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J220 PCW

1991 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,962 mi
Last recorded166,962 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 PCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 166,962 miles

front wipers abit poor

fuel breather pipes nxt to tank badly corrodded

fuel filler neck badly corrodded

fuel lines corrodeing at rear

o/s/f fog light inop

rear anti roll holding bushies slightly worn

Fail 27 Sep 2011 166,962 miles

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

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers abit poor

fuel breather pipes nxt to tank badly corrodded

fuel filler neck badly corrodded

fuel lines corrodeing at rear

o/s/f fog light inop

rear anti roll holding bushies slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 151,087 miles

all brake discs piited

fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

headlight lenses dull

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish and crack

Fail 28 Sep 2010 151,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs piited

fuel pipes under car starting to corrode

headlight lenses dull

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish and crack

Pass 10 Sep 2009 145,557 miles

front discs slightly corrodeing

rear discs slightly corrodeing

slight hand brake travel

Pass 1 Oct 2008 143,586 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 143,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 142,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 136,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 136,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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
Full Mazda MX-3 reliability report

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J220 PCW is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J220 PCW, 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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J220 PCW is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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