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R992 YBW

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,160 mi
Last recorded82,160 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 YBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,160 miles

advise exhaust

advise front +rear subframes + suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2009 82,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise exhaust

advise front +rear subframes + suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 75,099 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 75,045 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 69,407 miles

front + rear subframes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2007 69,407 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front + rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,767 miles

advise o/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2005 55,790 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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R992 YBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R992 YBW, 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 R992 YBW registered?

R992 YBW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 22 February 1998.

Is R992 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 YBW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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