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R273 RMJ

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,814 mi
Last recorded100,814 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 RMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2010 100,814 miles

Lip on front brake discs

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight play in O/S/F bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,800 miles

both front inner arches starting to corrode.

slight corosion on both rear brake discs.

surface corrosion on all front and rear lower suspension components.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 94,862 miles

both front discs slight corrosion lip on inner.

n/s/f chassis section starting to corrode.

rear pads wearing low.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 88,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 78,601 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 69,812 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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R273 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R273 RMJ, 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 R273 RMJ registered?

R273 RMJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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