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R873 RFC

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,193 mi
Last recorded93,193 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 RFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 93,193 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2008 93,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,337 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 66,889 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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R873 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 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 R873 RFC, 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 29 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 R873 RFC registered?

R873 RFC is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R873 RFC safe to buy?

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