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MAZ 9872

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,367 mi
Last recorded91,367 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 9872
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 91,367 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 91,176 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 90,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 90,535 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 90,231 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 89,908 miles

Nearside headlight aim on low limit

Fail 1 Jun 2021 89,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlight aim on low limit

Pass 28 May 2020 89,727 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 89,121 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 88,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,059 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective ball joint (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure bolts (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,005 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,404 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 57,366 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 48,714 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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MAZ 9872 is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MAZ 9872, 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.

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MAZ 9872 is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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