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R258 MSG

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,323 mi
Last recorded79,323 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 MSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

O/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DUST COVER CORRODED.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

O/S/F BRAKE CALIPER DUST COVER CORRODED.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 69,367 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO CORRODE.

SIDE SILL AT REAR STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 5 Feb 2010 69,367 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS STARTING TO CORRODE.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SIDE SILL AT REAR STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 9 Feb 2009 66,116 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 66,116 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,188 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON N/S/F TRACKEND.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 53,859 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 58,789 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,853 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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R258 MSG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R258 MSG, 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 R258 MSG registered?

R258 MSG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R258 MSG safe to buy?

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