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R761 KSC

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

50,359 mi
Last recorded50,359 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 KSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 50,359 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 50,358 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 48,643 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 48,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 45,769 miles

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 8 May 2014 45,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre cut on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 19 Apr 2013 42,957 miles

offside front tyre split on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Fail 19 Apr 2013 42,957 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre split on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,147 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 41,147 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,424 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 38,797 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,797 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,098 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 37,088 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,573 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2006 33,393 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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R761 KSC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R761 KSC, 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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R761 KSC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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