MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Condition of rear brake discs Borderline
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel
Oil leak
headlamp beam patterns faint
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
headlamp beam patterns very faint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
accident damage to n/s front
both front inner tyre treads low
o/s rear chassis damaged
steering rack slightly damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leak
n/s and o/s rear chasis damaged
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J249 HCB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 J249 HCB, 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 J249 HCB registered?
J249 HCB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is J249 HCB safe to buy?
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