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CHH 222T

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,802 mi
Last recorded76,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHH 222T
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 73,335 miles

extensive corrosion to underside components.

petrol smell requies further investigation.

some pitting to brake discs x4.

strongly advise brake system service.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 73,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

extensive corrosion to underside components.

petrol smell requies further investigation.

some pitting to brake discs x4.

strongly advise brake system service.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,248 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 73,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,377 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 68,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 58,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,609 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 56,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

some light scratching within swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,582 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 51,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 48,263 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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CHH 222T is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CHH 222T, 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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CHH 222T is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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