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M449 VRA

1998 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 VRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 117,697 miles

both front tyres wear inner tread

headlamp lenses frosted

knock in steering rack no movement

rear shock absorbers weak

slight cracking both front shocker tops

surface corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 12 Jan 2008 113,777 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2007 107,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 97,839 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 97,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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M449 VRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M449 VRA, 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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M449 VRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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