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R883 ULK

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,800 mi
Last recorded100,800 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 ULK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 100,800 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 100,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 90,506 miles

exhaust slight blow at front pipe to middle section joint

Fail 16 Sep 2009 90,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust slight blow at front pipe to middle section joint

Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,962 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside & offside rear hubs coroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,045 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2008 80,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2007 74,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 67,823 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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R883 ULK is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R883 ULK, 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 R883 ULK registered?

R883 ULK is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R883 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 ULK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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