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R665 STF

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,825 mi
Last recorded109,825 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 STF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2010 109,825 miles

handbrake travel high

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs poor

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,825 miles

front discs poor

handbrake travel high

Pass 27 Oct 2008 100,266 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 100,266 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 89,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 89,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R665 STF is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R665 STF, 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 R665 STF registered?

R665 STF is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R665 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 STF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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