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R944 AEV

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,810 mi
Last recorded28,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 AEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 28,810 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 28,755 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,539 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 25,146 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 25,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure lense (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 20,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,468 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 11,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 11,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 6,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 6,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 5,657 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 3,861 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 3,615 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 3,415 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 3,135 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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R944 AEV is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R944 AEV, 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 R944 AEV registered?

R944 AEV is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R944 AEV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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