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R754 AFC

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,219 mi
Last recorded161,219 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 AFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 161,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 149,155 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 133,940 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 116,031 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 116,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 98,125 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 77,253 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 77,253 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 60,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R754 AFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R754 AFC, 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 R754 AFC registered?

R754 AFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R754 AFC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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