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R733 CAU

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,812 mi
Last recorded24,812 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 CAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 24,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower General corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2020 24,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 24,514 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,060 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 24,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,026 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 24,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,906 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 23,644 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,227 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,523 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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R733 CAU is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R733 CAU, 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 R733 CAU registered?

R733 CAU is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R733 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R733 CAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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