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R765 HBW

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,156 mi
Last recorded128,156 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 HBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,156 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 121,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 114,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 110,554 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 110,548 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,410 miles

ADVISE N/S/F DRIVESHAFT OIL SEAL LEAKING - CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2009 99,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no plate has slight crack in it on front

Pass 19 Feb 2008 94,927 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 89,630 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

X2 nails imbeded in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,630 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

X2 nails imbeded in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2006 82,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 82,008 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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R765 HBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R765 HBW, 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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R765 HBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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