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L9 GHG

1998 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 GHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 85,525 miles

SUSPENSION / SUB-FRAMES CORRODING.

UNDER BODY MUDDY.

Fail 7 Aug 2025 85,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY AND DISCS CORRODING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

SUSPENSION CORRODING.

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,652 miles

BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY AND DISCS CORRODING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODING

Pass 22 Aug 2023 83,853 miles

FRONT BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

FRONT TYRES ARE GETTING LOW

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODING

Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,603 miles

ABS LIGHT SLOW TO GO OUT

SLIGHT PLAY ON O/S FRONT BALL JOINT

UNDERSIDE CORRODING

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,795 miles

ABS LIGHT SLOW TO GO OUT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT O/S AND REAR N/S BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 6 Aug 2021 80,795 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ABS LIGHT SLOW TO GO OUT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

FRONT O/S AND REAR N/S BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,519 miles

BRAKES STICKING SLIGHTLY

REAR O/S TYRE HAS SLIGHT UNEVEN TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Aug 2019 78,056 miles

ABS LIGHT SLOW TO GO OUT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,039 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,268 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,915 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 71,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 28 Jul 2015 69,496 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,064 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,543 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE!

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,543 miles

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

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE!

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,992 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 58,992 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,620 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,638 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,549 miles

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

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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L9 GHG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,667 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 L9 GHG, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 GHG registered?

L9 GHG is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L9 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 GHG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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