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J196 OGV

1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,010 mi
Last recorded129,010 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs113,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ196 OGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 129,010 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 129,010 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 117,989 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 117,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 107,562 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2005 106,596 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 106,596 miles

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

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

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
Full Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs reliability report

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J196 OGV is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 113,699 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 J196 OGV, 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 34 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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What year was J196 OGV registered?

J196 OGV is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 23 January 1992.

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