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M897 BMB

1999 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,561 mi
Last recorded156,561 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 BMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 156,561 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 156,545 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 146,239 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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M897 BMB is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M897 BMB, 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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M897 BMB is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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The MOT history for M897 BMB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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