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R630 EAD

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,583 mi
Last recorded28,583 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 EAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 28,583 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 27,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 27,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 26,953 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 26,489 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,734 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 22,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 22,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 20,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 18,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,438 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 14,581 miles

both rear spring very slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,184 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,591 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,182 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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R630 EAD is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R630 EAD, 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 R630 EAD registered?

R630 EAD is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R630 EAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 EAD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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