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R779 CDM

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,686 mi
Last recorded50,686 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 50,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,929 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 49,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 42,206 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,561 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 38,268 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 34,766 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,170 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 33,154 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,298 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 27,595 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,043 miles

advise handbrake travell.

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2009 20,994 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,972 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 17,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 15,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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R779 CDM is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R779 CDM, 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 R779 CDM registered?

R779 CDM is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R779 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 CDM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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