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L880 XHW

1999 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,724 mi
Last recorded179,724 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL880 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 179,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2012 179,724 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 163,136 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 163,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 148,700 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 148,700 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF N.O PLATES WITH LARGER LETTERING PLATES [ CURRENT IMPORT PLATES PERMISSABLE ]

BOTH OFFSIDE TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2009 130,677 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 130,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 119,407 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 106,905 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 106,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 93,862 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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L880 XHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L880 XHW, 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 L880 XHW registered?

L880 XHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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