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G297 UAL

1990 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-3143,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 134,906 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 124,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 122,545 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 May 2018 121,245 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 121,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components badly corroded front and rear

Pass 25 Apr 2017 118,277 miles

general signs of under body corrosion

slight corrosion on front wings

Pass 23 May 2016 117,506 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all starting to perrish (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all starting to perrish (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 116,376 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 116,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 115,141 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes covered in copper grease

all front suspention starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2013 113,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 May 2013 113,133 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2012 111,914 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front upper ball joint covers splitting

offside rear disc corroded.

oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2011 110,490 miles

Oil leak

both front top wishbone ball joint boots split

front brake pads low

offside rear shock absorber wet with oil but damping ok

Pass 19 May 2010 108,370 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

slight blow on back box/tail pipe joint

whining noise when driving

Pass 18 May 2009 104,936 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 104,935 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both top whish bone ball joint covers split

outer skin on rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 21 May 2008 101,216 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 May 2007 96,217 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 91,698 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2006 91,698 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G297 UAL is a 1990 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 143,328 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 G297 UAL, 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 36 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G297 UAL is a 1990 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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