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R88 AAC

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,476 mi
Last recorded84,476 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 AAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2017 84,476 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR HOSES (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH FRONT TYRES (4.1.E.2a)

registration plate deteriorated FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,362 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 78,361 miles

coil spring broken OFFSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,252 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,296 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,732 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 60,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,044 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 56,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,289 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,659 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,632 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,687 miles

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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R88 AAC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R88 AAC, 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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R88 AAC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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