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R3 SEA

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 SEA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,731 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,485 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 74,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,458 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,572 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 58,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 56,345 miles

front & rear suspension arms etc, starting to corrode

sealing type flexi fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2008 56,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front & rear suspension arms etc, starting to corrode

nearside front tyre pressure low

sealing type flexi fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 55,147 miles

see VT32 issued 27/06/2007 @ 11:14

Fail 27 Jun 2007 55,138 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

note! flexi-fuel cap fitted but seams to seal ok

slight pitting on rear brake disc & pad about 2/3 worn

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion on suspension items

Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,008 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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R3 SEA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R3 SEA, 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 R3 SEA registered?

R3 SEA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R3 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 SEA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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