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R932 CKP

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 CKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,460 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,115 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 65,115 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,562 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,215 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 61,735 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 59,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front nut missing on headlight but still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all casing damaged all round (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to steering & suspension components under vehicle

windscreen has scratches

Fail 10 Apr 2019 59,501 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All shock casings damaged not serious

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts & rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle on suspension & steering components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nut missing on offside front headlight, still secure

scratches to windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,691 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all shock casing damaged not serious

corrosion under vehicle on steering & suspension components

Fail 9 Apr 2018 57,691 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all shock casing damaged not serious

corrosion under vehicle on steering & suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,699 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 55,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,510 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 54,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,537 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,642 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 50,354 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s front tyre outer wall cracked not showing cord

sum underbody components slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,667 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,732 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,418 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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R932 CKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R932 CKP, 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 R932 CKP registered?

R932 CKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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