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R725 RTH

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,402 mi
Last recorded71,402 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 RTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,402 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer dill (2.4.A.3)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 71,226 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2016 71,226 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside inner sills slightly corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,028 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside/nearside inner sills corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2014 70,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside/nearside inner sills corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,634 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight bind on front brakes

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,445 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,906 miles

Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,347 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 67,768 miles

all the brake hose ferrules on all four brake hoses are going rusty.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,880 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 62,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,616 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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R725 RTH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R725 RTH, 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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R725 RTH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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