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J205 TFC

1991 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,093 mi
Last recorded192,093 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 TFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 192,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 180,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 May 2010 172,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut where wheel has been kerbed

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 May 2010 172,958 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut where wheel has been kerbed

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Jun 2009 159,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 May 2009 159,346 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 146,649 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2008 46,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 140,865 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 131,786 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

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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J205 TFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J205 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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J205 TFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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