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M890 AHJ

2001 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,227 mi
Last recorded98,227 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-389,728 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 AHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 96,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 92,285 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,492 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,596 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear. ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where joins onto flexy pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 65,076 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear. ()

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

both front tyres,worn very low on edges.

Fail 5 May 2017 64,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section box and pipe corroded/leaking. (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear. ()

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

both front tyres,worn very low on edges.

Pass 4 May 2016 64,338 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 63,816 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 63,269 miles

Both front tyres worn at slightly at inner edge.

Pass 8 May 2013 62,499 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,944 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 6 May 2011 61,464 miles

Both headlights have poor output.

Pass 4 May 2010 60,596 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 59,695 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,669 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 57,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,462 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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M890 AHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,728 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 M890 AHJ, 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 25 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M890 AHJ is a 2001 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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