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R726 RTH

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,970 mi
Last recorded60,970 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 RTH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 60,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise fuel breather pipes corroded

advise server corrosion to front and rear sub frames,steering and suspension compoents

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,560 miles

advise both rear tyres split and cracked on side walls

Fail 11 Oct 2010 56,532 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

advise both rear tyres split and cracked on side walls

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,163 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,299 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)

front & rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2008 51,299 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,676 miles

surface corrosion front & rear axle components.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 48,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion front & rear axle components.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 43,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R726 RTH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R726 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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What year was R726 RTH registered?

R726 RTH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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