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R796 MKN

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,917 mi
Last recorded94,917 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 MKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 94,917 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 94,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,288 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,288 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 91,379 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 89,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp aims almost too high

Fail 10 Jun 2014 89,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp aims almost too high

Pass 10 Jun 2013 86,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,833 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 73,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,795 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,193 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 43,416 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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R796 MKN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R796 MKN, 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 R796 MKN registered?

R796 MKN is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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