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R456 KFX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,259 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight cracking on the inside walls

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2014 118,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight cracking on the inside walls

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,062 miles

n/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 114,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,555 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 110,555 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 107,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 107,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 101,509 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 101,509 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,701 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 91,701 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2007 76,146 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 76,146 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 70,372 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 62,029 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 62,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R456 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R456 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 R456 KFX registered?

R456 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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