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R579 SKX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,208 mi
Last recorded104,208 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 SKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,208 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,084 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,084 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,117 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,235 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 84,235 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 78,053 miles

Rear No Plate damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2008 78,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear No Plate damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2007 72,753 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 65,219 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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R579 SKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R579 SKX, 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 R579 SKX registered?

R579 SKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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