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R476 SOK

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,644 mi
Last recorded87,644 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 SOK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 87,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 86,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,801 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 May 2014

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,373 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,409 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,034 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 70,028 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,316 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,253 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,207 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,791 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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R476 SOK is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R476 SOK, 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 R476 SOK registered?

R476 SOK is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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