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R704 FCG

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,638 mi
Last recorded120,638 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 FCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,638 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 120,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 111,734 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 106,292 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 106,292 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2007 103,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 99,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 93,962 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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R704 FCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R704 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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R704 FCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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