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R78 CYG

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,191 mi
Last recorded123,191 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 CYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 123,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Radiator deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 123,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,322 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 114,322 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 105,647 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 105,646 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,509 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 96,507 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,210 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)

unable to check welding due to under seal and plastic covers

Fail 24 Sep 2009 86,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

of side front tyre becoming deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,949 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 75,734 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,087 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 57,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R78 CYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R78 CYG, 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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R78 CYG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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