MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
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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J988 HMX is a 2001 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2001 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,728 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 J988 HMX, 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 25 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J988 HMX is a 2001 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 October 2001.
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