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R475 KAF

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,804 mi
Last recorded155,804 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 KAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 155,804 miles

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

all four brake hose ferrules are going rusty.

brake pedal very low but has reserve travel.

off side rear tyre is worn slightly out of shape.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 149,031 miles

Both front brake flexibles are crac king, no cords showing at time of test.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in it

Offside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2008 149,031 miles

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

Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front brake flexibles are crac king, no cords showing at time of test.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in it

Offside rear tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2007 140,121 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 140,002 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear tyre, structure failing. †Slight exhaust leak at rear joint.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 128,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R475 KAF is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R475 KAF, 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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R475 KAF is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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