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R2 JOA

1998 Mazda MX-3

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,868 mi
Last recorded90,868 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 JOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 90,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2010 90,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 86,707 miles

Both number plates slightly faded

Surface corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 14 Mar 2009 86,707 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both number plates slightly faded

Surface corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Mar 2008 81,112 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 81,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 74,933 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight deterioration to rear no plate

Fail 31 Mar 2007 74,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Slight deterioration to rear no plate

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,200 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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R2 JOA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R2 JOA, 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 R2 JOA registered?

R2 JOA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R2 JOA safe to buy?

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