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S124 MMJ

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,480 mi
Last recorded120,480 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 MMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 120,480 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 120,480 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 117,032 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 117,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle has slight misfire

Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,145 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has a minor oil leak

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 106,113 miles

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

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

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

both wipers split

rear pads low

underside and body corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 105,936 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front rubber strut top mounts deteriorated

coolant pipes heavily corroded & leaking

n/s wiper split but clearing screen

o/s wiper not tested due to washer

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,306 miles

sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,362 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 100,334 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,639 miles

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

Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded and leaking

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres starting to crack

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R Brake effort lower than expected

N/S/R and O/S/R Shock absorbers weak

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

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

O/S/R Brake effort lower than expected

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion on underside of car, front and rear suspension

Suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Aug 2013 90,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,494 miles

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,955 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,435 miles

front brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,841 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 57,116 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 57,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,202 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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S124 MMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S124 MMJ, 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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S124 MMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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