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R762 JYG

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,265 mi
Last recorded90,265 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 JYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,265 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 90,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,446 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 80,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 78,133 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 78,133 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 73,245 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 73,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 69,140 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 69,140 miles

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

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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R762 JYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R762 JYG, 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 R762 JYG registered?

R762 JYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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