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J23 SPJ

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

154,377 mi
Last recorded154,377 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 SPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 154,377 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Fail 25 Nov 2014 154,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Emissions not tested

N/S/F tyre on wear bars and perishing

Oil leak

slight fraying to lower of drivers seatbelt

Pass 18 Oct 2013 147,361 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES AND INNER PADS APPEAR LOW.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED ALL OVER.

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT HOLDER SLIGHTLY HINDERING SIGHT OF PLATE.

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT DOWNPIPE/CATALYST JOINT.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 147,361 miles

Nearside Front 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES AND INNER PADS APPEAR LOW.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED ALL OVER.

REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT HOLDER SLIGHTLY HINDERING SIGHT OF PLATE.

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT DOWNPIPE/CATALYST JOINT.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 141,583 miles

slight exhaust leak on joint to cat and centre pipe

Fail 18 Oct 2012 141,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

slight exhaust leak on joint to cat and centre pipe

Pass 21 Oct 2011 135,590 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 135,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 132,952 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 132,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jan 2010 132,935 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 125,485 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 125,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 118,825 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 119,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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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J23 SPJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 J23 SPJ, 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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What year was J23 SPJ registered?

J23 SPJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 May 1992.

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