MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA MX-3s year 1998

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Pass percent:53.61%

(The average a petrol MAZDA MX-3 year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:2,076 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	263
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	133
Registration plate lamp issues	103
Brake pipe excessively corroded	93
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	49
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Registration plate issues	39
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	39
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	36
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	32
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	25
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	23
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	22
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	22
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	20
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	20
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	11
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	5
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	263
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	133
Registration plate lamp issues	103
Brake pipe excessively corroded	93
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	72
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	51
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	49
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	47
Registration plate issues	39
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	39
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	36
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	32
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	26
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	25
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	24
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	23
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	22
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	22
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	20
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	20
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front brake application uneven	11
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	11
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	5
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA MX-3s year 1998

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