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M462 DOY

1999 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,938 mi
Last recorded197,938 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM462 DOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 197,938 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 197,938 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

osf brake hose insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2013 194,132 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 189,939 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 189,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 182,869 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front discs pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 182,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 182,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front discs pitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 174,954 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 174,954 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

THIS VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE USED DUE TO DAMAGED SPRING

Pass 12 Dec 2008 163,243 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 163,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 145,198 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 145,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 138,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 138,738 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 138,724 miles

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 134,794 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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M462 DOY is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M462 DOY, 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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M462 DOY is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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