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R251 XTR

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

6,729 mi
Last recorded6,729 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 XTR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 6,729 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 6,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 5,732 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 5,443 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 5,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 5,410 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side and off side front sill areas and off side rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 4,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 4,372 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 4,371 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 4,072 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 4,042 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,259 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 81,279 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 81,279 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,615 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,899 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 62,551 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 62,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,053 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,809 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,320 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 45,690 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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R251 XTR is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R251 XTR, 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 R251 XTR registered?

R251 XTR is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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