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R452 KFX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 94,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,458 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

all coils springs corroded

nearside & offside sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,612 miles

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

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

Rear brake performance only just met requirements

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,078 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 88,630 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR tyre deteriorated

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Some rear suspension and braking components corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,049 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all coil springs corroded

front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pipes greased

rearunderside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2012 85,049 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all coil springs corroded

front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pipes greased

rearunderside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,345 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2008 74,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R452 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R452 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 R452 KFX registered?

R452 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R452 KFX safe to buy?

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