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K489 XNX

1999 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,574 mi
Last recorded96,574 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 XNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 96,574 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 96,574 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 91,874 miles

Oil leak

oil leak off engine,slight fluid leak off power steering and slight play in rack,o/s front bumper insecure,h/brake high.

rear wiper blade split,front b/discs scored.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 91,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

oil leak off engine,slight fluid leak off power steering and slight play in rack,o/s front bumper insecure,h/brake high.

rear wiper blade split,front b/discs scored.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 85,618 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,647 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 80,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 80,629 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K489 XNX is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 119,984 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 K489 XNX, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K489 XNX registered?

K489 XNX is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is K489 XNX safe to buy?

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