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J11 TUU

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,069 mi
Last recorded74,069 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 TUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,069 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,944 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 73,944 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,453 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,903 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,683 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 68,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,856 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 60,856 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,946 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 52,952 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,906 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 48,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 44,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 40,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 40,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,913 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 36,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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J11 TUU is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 106,076 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 J11 TUU, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J11 TUU is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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