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H179 JRJ

1997 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,691 mi
Last recorded143,691 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2005
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH179 JRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2005 143,691 miles

General surface corrosion on all vehicle structure and metal pipes needs underbody protection. † †Although parking brake at rear has just passed needs repair or ajustment.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H179 JRJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H179 JRJ, 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 H179 JRJ registered?

H179 JRJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is H179 JRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H179 JRJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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