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R125 ACR

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,096 mi
Last recorded75,096 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 ACR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,096 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front brake disc's slightly pitted

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 22 Aug 2011 75,093 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside front brake disc's slightly pitted

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 53,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,422 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,667 miles

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

offside rear has small splits no cords exposed

Pass 21 Jun 2005 47,357 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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R125 ACR is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R125 ACR, 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 R125 ACR registered?

R125 ACR is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R125 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 ACR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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