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R597 UBY

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 UBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,808 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 76,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 56,905 miles

Nearside front flexible brake hose has a plastic cover fitted. I am unable to fully asses this hose.

Fail 22 Mar 2007 56,905 miles

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

Nearside front flexible brake hose has a plastic cover fitted. I am unable to fully asses this hose.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,851 miles

Rear number plate is starting to degrade

Fail 28 Mar 2006 36,851 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear number plate is starting to degrade

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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R597 UBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 R597 UBY, 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 R597 UBY registered?

R597 UBY is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R597 UBY shows 6 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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