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S191 BSG

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,347 mi
Last recorded33,347 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS191 BSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,347 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,257 miles

all brake pipes slightly coroded

both front seat belts retract slowly

both rear tyres starten to crack

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,257 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes slightly coroded

both front seat belts retract slowly

both rear tyres starten to crack

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2008 30,202 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,723 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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S191 BSG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S191 BSG, 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 S191 BSG registered?

S191 BSG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S191 BSG safe to buy?

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