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K154 PGN

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,833 mi
Last recorded132,833 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK154 PGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 132,833 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 123,288 miles

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

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

near side front head lamp lens in poor condition

off side front head lamp lens in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2009 123,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

near side front head lamp lens in poor condition

off side front head lamp lens in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,769 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 107,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 103,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 98,380 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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K154 PGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K154 PGN, 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 K154 PGN registered?

K154 PGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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