MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust corroded
feul pipes corroded
front discs corroded
front n plate holder brocken
mist oil on stearing rack
n/s/r shock mist of oil
o/s/f cv boot perished
o/s/f side lamp brocken
rear discs corroded
rear pads getting down
rear springs corroded
slight blow from exhaust
windsreen chipped
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
exhaust corroded
feul pipes corroded
front discs corroded
front n plate holder brocken
mist oil on stearing rack
n/s/r shock mist of oil
o/s/f cv boot perished
o/s/f side lamp brocken
rear discs corroded
rear pads getting down
rear springs corroded
slight blow from exhaust
windsreen chipped
slight power steering leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
fuel pipes corroded
rear discs starting to corrode
road springs corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake imbalance (in limit)
o/s/f lower suspension arm mount damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R708 FCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,667 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R708 FCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R708 FCA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 April 1998.
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