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J470 PBT

2003 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

246,611 mi
Last recorded246,611 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-3140,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 PBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 246,611 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 245,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill by front of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill by front of rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 245,207 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 245,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 245,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 244,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

service brake performance is low @51%

Pass 28 Jun 2019 242,046 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 242,046 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 239,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 234,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 234,957 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 226,738 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 226,738 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 205,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 205,456 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 192,266 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 191,429 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 191,427 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 190,564 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 190,564 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 188,697 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 188,697 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 186,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2010 186,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 179,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers window dosnt open

Pass 29 Apr 2008 169,980 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 162,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 146,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J470 PBT is a 2003 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 140,643 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 J470 PBT, 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 23 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J470 PBT is a 2003 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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