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R82 OGO

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,029 mi
Last recorded71,029 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 OGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 71,029 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,575 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 66,557 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 66,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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R82 OGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R82 OGO, 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 R82 OGO registered?

R82 OGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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