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S21 ARR

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 ARR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 110,116 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 110,114 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2013 106,244 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing from inner part

Fail 21 May 2013 106,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing from inner part

Pass 25 May 2012 102,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 98,330 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 98,327 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 91,819 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2010 91,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 87,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 81,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 68,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 55,976 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S21 ARR is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S21 ARR, 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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S21 ARR is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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