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R463 KFX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,795 mi
Last recorded92,795 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 92,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,776 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 72,387 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 72,387 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 68,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 54,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 45,784 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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R463 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R463 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 R463 KFX registered?

R463 KFX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R463 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 KFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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