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R736 GAA

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

121,969 mi
Last recorded121,969 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 GAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 121,969 miles

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

oil leek

Fail 18 Dec 2015 121,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leek

Fail 16 Oct 2014 119,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

subframes rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2014 119,336 miles

Oil leak

subframes rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 116,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 110,879 miles

exhaust covers broken /front clamp

front brake disc rusty (inner)

oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Fail 4 May 2012 110,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust covers broken /front clamp

front brake disc rusty (inner)

oil leak

rear subframe rusty

Pass 4 May 2011 106,675 miles

front dics pitted

subframes rusty

Fail 4 May 2011 106,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front dics pitted

subframes rusty

Pass 27 May 2010 103,725 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2010 103,725 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2009 98,063 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 98,063 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 92,186 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 92,186 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,814 miles

offside rear light lens full of condensation

power steering resevoir cap missing

Fail 15 Aug 2007 76,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light lens full of condensation

power steering resevoir cap missing

Fail 3 Aug 2006 68,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 3 Aug 2006 68,284 miles

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 19 Jul 2005 60,484 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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R736 GAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R736 GAA, 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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R736 GAA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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