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H353 RKG

1999 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,485 mi
Last recorded173,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH353 RKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 173,485 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 172,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 171,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 170,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 170,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 167,374 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 167,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 163,895 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 163,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 158,022 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 147,187 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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H353 RKG is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H353 RKG, 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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What year was H353 RKG registered?

H353 RKG is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is H353 RKG safe to buy?

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