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R697 FDV

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,909 mi
Last recorded130,909 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 FDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2012 130,909 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 122,188 miles

front/rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2010 112,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 98,682 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 96,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 92,102 miles

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

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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R697 FDV is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R697 FDV, 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 R697 FDV registered?

R697 FDV is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R697 FDV safe to buy?

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