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R348 KFS

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 KFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 106,574 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 99,170 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 99,147 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 98,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident in n/s of boot

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres cracked in tread/sidewall

part sill covers

Pass 22 Sep 2007 93,145 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 93,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s head light poor condition (adjusters)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 86,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R348 KFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R348 KFS, 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 R348 KFS registered?

R348 KFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R348 KFS safe to buy?

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