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BBH 746P

1999 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,013 mi
Last recorded105,013 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBH 746P
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 105,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid cylinder. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 95,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 95,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,829 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,345 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,256 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,703 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,592 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,106 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 57,105 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,311 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

accident damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,936 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 53,936 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,836 miles

both front brake discs badly pitted

both front tyres well worn only just above legal limit

front brake pipe ferrules corroded

front exhaust pipe and catalist badly rusted

front number plate loose

nearside lower body sill rear end corroded

steering rack has a slight missing of oil on casing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,631 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2007 48,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2006 46,635 miles

temporary repairs to exhaust system

Fail 31 May 2006 46,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BBH 746P is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 119,984 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 BBH 746P, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BBH 746P is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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