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R734 XKX

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,956 mi
Last recorded75,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 XKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 75,956 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,720 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 75,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,968 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,561 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 73,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 72,517 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 71,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,356 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 63,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,310 miles

offside and nearside front and rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,148 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 59,121 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,129 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,046 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,691 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 48,015 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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R734 XKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R734 XKX, 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 R734 XKX registered?

R734 XKX is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R734 XKX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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