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J18 GTS

1991 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,145 mi
Last recorded60,145 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,145 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,067 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,005 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 59,890 miles

Steering system excessively rough n/s top mount bearing seized (2.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 59,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 58,169 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,742 miles

front suspensions noisy/creeky

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,291 miles

### strong advise ### nearside front topmount noisy

front knocking noise

Fail 10 Oct 2014 57,248 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)

### strong advise ### nearside front topmount noisy

front knocking noise

Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,685 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,298 miles

Oil leak

knock at steering

nearside front top mount noisy

Fail 8 Oct 2012 56,298 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Oil leak

knock at steering

nearside front top mount noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,606 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,137 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 55,137 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,381 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,287 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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J18 GTS is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J18 GTS, 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 J18 GTS registered?

J18 GTS is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J18 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 GTS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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