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S956 SKJ

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,478 mi
Last recorded98,478 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 SKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 98,478 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,455 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 84,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

low effort offside rear service brake

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,320 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 66,973 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 66,973 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,464 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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S956 SKJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S956 SKJ, 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 S956 SKJ registered?

S956 SKJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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