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S172 GVL

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,575 mi
Last recorded101,575 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 GVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 101,575 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear suspension leg dust boot split

Part of clamp holding front heat shield in place missing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 95,545 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 95,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2005 85,057 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 85,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S172 GVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S172 GVL, 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 S172 GVL registered?

S172 GVL is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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