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S551 HAR

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,287 mi
Last recorded99,287 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 HAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 99,287 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 91,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 85,303 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 85,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,845 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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S551 HAR is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S551 HAR, 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 S551 HAR registered?

S551 HAR is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S551 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 HAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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