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H189 HTA

2003 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,798 mi
Last recorded136,798 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-3140,643 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 HTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 136,798 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 134,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 134,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 1 May 2015 133,377 miles

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

damge to n/o/f tyre side wall

Pass 1 May 2014 131,298 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,755 miles

o/s rear anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 9 Apr 2013 128,747 miles

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

o/s rear anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 124,197 miles

both headlamp images poor

front brake discs corroded

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear exhaust system poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 118,571 miles

n/s front disc in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer inpoor condition

Fail 11 Aug 2010 118,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s front disc in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2008 113,760 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 113,760 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 108,144 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 103,074 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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H189 HTA is a 2003 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 140,643 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 H189 HTA, 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 23 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H189 HTA is a 2003 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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