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J122 VCY

1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,124 mi
Last recorded100,124 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs123,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ122 VCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 100,124 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck and also breather pipes heavily corroded but no leak evident at time of test

park brake did not lock either wheel

some suspension components are corroded but not excessively

Fail 26 Mar 2008 100,118 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck and also breather pipes heavily corroded but no leak evident at time of test

some suspension components are corroded but not excessively

Pass 5 Mar 2007 95,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 93,461 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

fuel vent pipes rusty

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs?

Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149
constant velocity joint gaiter split 109
brake disc excessively pitted 97
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J122 VCY is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 123,050 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J122 VCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J122 VCY is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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