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R702 FCG

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,794 mi
Last recorded85,794 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 FCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,593 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,593 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 80,593 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,132 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs slightly pitted on outer face

Fail 18 Sep 2020 74,132 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs slightly pitted on outer face

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,613 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,197 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,332 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,145 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,577 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 43,426 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 43,420 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

osr rim slightly damadged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,701 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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R702 FCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R702 FCG, 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 R702 FCG registered?

R702 FCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R702 FCG safe to buy?

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