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R898 JFL

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,242 mi
Last recorded65,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 JFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,242 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 65,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,616 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,524 miles

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,420 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 56,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre 3mm tread low on outside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,070 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,129 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,779 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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R898 JFL is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R898 JFL, 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 R898 JFL registered?

R898 JFL is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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