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MAZ 9090

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,079 mi
Last recorded41,079 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 9090
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 41,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 40,836 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 40,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 40,082 miles

rear offside tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

rust/corrosion to rear suspension assembles

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,599 miles

Offside Rear OUTER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Outer SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Outer SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 39,305 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 38,761 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and splitting

Pass 18 Nov 2016 34,786 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Nov 2015 33,483 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2014 32,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 30,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 29,868 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 27,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,037 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,817 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,513 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 22,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,197 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2005 19,316 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 19,316 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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MAZ 9090 is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 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 MAZ 9090, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAZ 9090 registered?

MAZ 9090 is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 November 1997.

Is MAZ 9090 safe to buy?

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