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J179 TFC

1991 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,629 mi
Last recorded126,629 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 TFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 126,629 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 114,408 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 114,111 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2006
Pass 5 Sep 2005 93,102 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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J179 TFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 108,110 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 J179 TFC, 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 35 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 J179 TFC registered?

J179 TFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 August 1991.

Is J179 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J179 TFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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