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R834 SSW

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 SSW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 May 2012 75,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at feul tank

play in front drop links

rear pads very low

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 3 May 2011 70,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,960 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 12 Apr 2008 63,185 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,620 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 61,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S/F tyre has slight soft running damage to sidewall, no structure damage seems visible.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R834 SSW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R834 SSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R834 SSW registered?

R834 SSW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R834 SSW safe to buy?

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