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R673 FGH

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,809 mi
Last recorded45,809 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,809 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and perished

Nearside rear tyre punctured and cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55/15

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 45,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and perished

Nearside rear tyre punctured and cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/55/15

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,650 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,397 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,828 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 29,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 25 Mar 2014 26,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 25,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged but can still be read

front wiper blades judder

rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 May 2009 22,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,591 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,986 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 17,995 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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R673 FGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R673 FGH, 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 R673 FGH registered?

R673 FGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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