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L144 HOP

1999 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,732 mi
Last recorded122,732 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 HOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 122,732 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler neck corroded

rear no plate

Pass 4 Jan 2008 110,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2008 110,644 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,383 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,383 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L144 HOP is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L144 HOP, 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.

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What year was L144 HOP registered?

L144 HOP is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 21 February 1999.

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