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H991 LFC

1998 Mazda MX-3

Grey Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236,627 mi
Last recorded236,627 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH991 LFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 236,627 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2017 236,627 miles

Fuel pipe leaking tank (7.2.3)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 226,912 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 226,898 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 214,646 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 206,665 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 206,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

All brake hoses secured by cable tie

Offside front chassis rail area corroded

offside front floor area corroded

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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H991 LFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Grey with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H991 LFC, 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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What year was H991 LFC registered?

H991 LFC is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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