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R585 CKP

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,484 mi
Last recorded126,484 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 CKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2011 126,484 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 126,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 114,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 104,248 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 104,242 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 104,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 100,214 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,987 miles

nearside front headlight damaged

rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 24 Aug 2007 92,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front head light damaged

rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 24 May 2006 76,004 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 75,845 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R585 CKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R585 CKP, 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 R585 CKP registered?

R585 CKP is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R585 CKP safe to buy?

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