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S840 CNW

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,768 mi
Last recorded55,768 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 CNW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,748 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 50,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,007 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 44,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,859 miles

both front and rear suspension corroded

both front brake discs lipped and worn

both rear brake discs corroded

cut in tread offside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight movement in drivers wiper blade

Fail 10 Jul 2006 33,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear suspension corroded

both front brake discs lipped and worn

both rear brake discs corroded

cut in tread offside rear tyre

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight movement in drivers wiper blade

Pass 21 Jul 2005 28,094 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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S840 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S840 CNW, 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 S840 CNW registered?

S840 CNW is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S840 CNW safe to buy?

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