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R449 KFX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,374 mi
Last recorded130,374 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 130,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

All brake pads front and rear wearing thin

BOTH front tyres worn VERY close to legal limit

Engine oil sump heavily corroded

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2010 122,017 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,523 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 111,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,674 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 100,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,998 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 86,890 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,792 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 75,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 68,798 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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R449 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R449 KFX, 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 R449 KFX registered?

R449 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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