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R717 CUD

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,671 mi
Last recorded129,671 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 CUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,671 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 122,452 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,668 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 114,648 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 106,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 99,122 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,962 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 89,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 81,304 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 81,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 72,471 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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R717 CUD is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R717 CUD, 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 R717 CUD registered?

R717 CUD is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R717 CUD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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