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M256 TAW

1998 Mazda Mx-

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

239,527 mi
Last recorded239,527 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda Mx-80,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 TAW
MakeMazda
ModelMx-
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 239,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

genrally rusty underneath

Fail 4 Jun 2009 239,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

genrally rusty underneath

Pass 22 May 2008 230,523 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 230,346 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 221,542 miles

both head lamp lens starting to fade,but beam pattern good

drivers seat belt has slight fraying

o/s cv gaitor starting to crack

Fail 9 May 2007 221,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 211,457 miles

EARLY CORROSION TO FRONT SUBFRAME

Pass 21 Apr 2006 211,457 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Mx-?

Based on 866 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

63.7%
Pass Rate
4,924
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
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M256 TAW is a 1998 Mazda Mx- in Silver 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- models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 80,300 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- fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M256 TAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Mx- typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda Mx- is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M256 TAW registered?

M256 TAW is a 1998 Mazda Mx-, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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