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R454 KFX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,935 mi
Last recorded123,935 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 123,935 miles

oil leaks.

rear springs corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 123,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front wheels and tyres 17 inch - rear wheels and tyres 15 inch

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 123,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front wheels and tyres 17 inch - rear wheels and tyres 15 inch

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2012 123,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

oil leaks.

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 118,480 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 112,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside headlamp aimed at high point - just acceptable

Fail 12 Nov 2010 112,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside headlamp aimed at high point - just acceptable

tested under wet conditions

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,854 miles

non-standard rear exhaust silencer fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2010 107,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

non-standard rear exhaust silencer fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,292 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 103,284 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 97,541 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 97,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 89,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 79,589 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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R454 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R454 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 R454 KFX registered?

R454 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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