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J243 MTM

1991 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,556 mi
Last recorded135,556 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 MTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 135,556 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 135,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 130,783 miles

offside front tyre side wall cut not exposing cords

Fail 6 Nov 2007 130,783 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre side wall cut not exposing cords

Pass 23 Nov 2006 127,178 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 127,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

os headlamp chipped,ns outer cv boot leaking

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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J243 MTM is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J243 MTM, 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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What year was J243 MTM registered?

J243 MTM is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 23 September 1991.

Is J243 MTM safe to buy?

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