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R852 YBK

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,663 mi
Last recorded37,663 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 YBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 37,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored and corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,072 miles

Front number plate damaged

Light corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear end...

light corrosion to both rearmost metal brake pipes..

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,127 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2008 28,717 miles

Minor damage outer side wall offside front tyre.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 28,674 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Minor damage outer side wall offside front tyre.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,788 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2007 25,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,993 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 22,993 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R852 YBK is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R852 YBK, 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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R852 YBK is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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