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R825 GNB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,492 mi
Last recorded125,492 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 GNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 125,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper shock mount corroded, broken from shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently corroded (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 122,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, around sill, suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, around sill, suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 122,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, around sill, suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, around sill, suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,723 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 118,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil sump pourus

Fail 13 Dec 2016 118,007 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking both front hoses at caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

oil sump pourus

Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,477 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 115,746 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement sticking (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount (7.1.1)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f door slight damage

Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f door slight damage

Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,045 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 101,043 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 94,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,293 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 86,293 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,715 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 80,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 64,584 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,205 miles

n/s/r brake sticks intermittantly

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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R825 GNB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R825 GNB, 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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R825 GNB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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