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S768 VAW

1998 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS768 VAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,056 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 73,046 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,174 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 57,240 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

car been in front end damaged

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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S768 VAW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S768 VAW, 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 S768 VAW registered?

S768 VAW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S768 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S768 VAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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