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N4 MHM

1997 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,084 mi
Last recorded106,084 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 MHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,084 miles

drivers seat base slightly loose

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 99,802 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner egde smooth

Pass 22 Apr 2008 92,373 miles

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

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

near side front inner road wheel rim damaged

near side front outer tyre wall damaged

near side rear inner road wheel rim damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2008 92,373 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front inner road wheel rim damaged

near side front outer tyre wall damaged

near side rear inner road wheel rim damaged

Pass 4 May 2007 83,151 miles

see previous vt 32 issued

Fail 3 May 2007 83,123 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 72,750 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 72,750 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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N4 MHM is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N4 MHM, 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 N4 MHM registered?

N4 MHM is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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