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R738 CDM

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,941 mi
Last recorded66,941 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 66,941 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 66,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,481 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 66,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 66,274 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 66,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2012 64,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,893 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 60,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 57,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,404 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2007 54,870 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 54,841 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 50,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nail in tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2006 50,342 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nail in offside front tyre

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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R738 CDM is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R738 CDM, 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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R738 CDM is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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