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R453 KFX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,511 mi
Last recorded81,511 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underneath the body has got some general corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2019 80,661 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 80,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,622 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,367 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,348 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,641 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,563 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,632 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,556 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,434 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,387 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,342 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,731 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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R453 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R453 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 R453 KFX registered?

R453 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R453 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 KFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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