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J237 PFC

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,990 mi
Last recorded126,990 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ237 PFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 126,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 110,199 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 110,136 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 94,109 miles

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

both rear strut dust covers split

engine oil leak

n/s/r indicator cracked

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 30 Jan 2012 94,109 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

both rear strut dust covers split

engine oil leak

n/s/r indicator cracked

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 20 Jan 2012 93,838 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 84,251 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 84,118 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on chassis metal brake pipes

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Crack in left rear indicator lens

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs heavily corroded and pads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2010 73,688 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate in poor condition

rear fuel pipes corroding

rusting to rear suspension

Pass 21 Feb 2009 70,948 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 70,848 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs in very poor condition

front number plate poor

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,951 miles

front anti roll bar over to one side (o/s)

front number plate poor

heat shield braking away from front silencer

Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,752 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J237 PFC is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 106,076 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 J237 PFC, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J237 PFC is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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