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R775 URB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,691 mi
Last recorded109,691 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 URB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,691 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 109,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 105,641 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 105,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 102,286 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 96,142 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 96,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 85,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,637 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 65,637 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R775 URB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R775 URB, 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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R775 URB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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