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S811 RJA

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,089 mi
Last recorded59,089 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 RJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,089 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,057 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,778 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 55,192 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,670 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 52,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 52,592 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 51,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 50,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 49,595 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake flexis starting to perish...

both rear shock dust covers adrift

n/s/f wheel slightly sticking

Pass 6 Jul 2007 48,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,341 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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S811 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S811 RJA, 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 S811 RJA registered?

S811 RJA is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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