MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,347 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
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R228 AGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R228 AGC, 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 R228 AGC registered?
R228 AGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 June 1998.
Is R228 AGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R228 AGC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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