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K356 KWX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK356 KWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 138,287 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges (raised tread)

offside front brake hose twisted slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2007 135,037 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 134,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 131,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 131,390 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K356 KWX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K356 KWX, 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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K356 KWX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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