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H542 FNV

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,010 mi
Last recorded37,010 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 FNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 37,010 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 37,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 36,794 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 36,607 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,353 miles

Exhaust flexi ring slightly loose.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 36,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 35,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 32,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,291 miles

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

h/brake travel high

Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,290 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

h/brake travel high

Pass 30 Sep 2014 29,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 25,098 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,098 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,820 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 22,644 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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H542 FNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 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 H542 FNV, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H542 FNV registered?

H542 FNV is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is H542 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H542 FNV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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