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J498 NPR

2005 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,455 mi
Last recorded151,455 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-3136,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ498 NPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 151,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 151,410 miles

underside of vehicle rusty but not structually impaired

Fail 11 Apr 2025 151,410 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle rusty but not structually impaired

Pass 7 Oct 2020 148,442 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 148,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 145,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 145,928 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 144,402 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 144,402 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 142,528 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 140,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 138,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 135,572 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 135,572 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 131,961 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 131,950 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,752 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2012 130,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres cracking

o/s/rear park brake effort low

Pass 28 Mar 2011 129,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 127,189 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 124,402 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,134 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 117,403 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2006 112,365 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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J498 NPR is a 2005 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 136,226 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 J498 NPR, 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 21 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J498 NPR registered?

J498 NPR is a 2005 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is J498 NPR safe to buy?

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