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R648 JGO

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,527 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 104,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,713 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,022 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 99,022 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,743 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 93,019 miles

clutch starting to fail

Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,222 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 86,272 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,872 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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R648 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R648 JGO, 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 R648 JGO registered?

R648 JGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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