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H738 POG

1998 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,837 mi
Last recorded148,837 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 POG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 148,837 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 148,837 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 141,894 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 141,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre low tread inner edge.

nearside rear tyre low tread outer edge also starting to go out of shape.

oil leak

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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H738 POG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H738 POG, 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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H738 POG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 August 1998.

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