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J244 LBG

1991 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,712 mi
Last recorded79,712 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 LBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,712 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 72,075 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 72,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,903 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 63,903 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,039 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 55,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,392 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 51,388 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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J244 LBG is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 J244 LBG, 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 J244 LBG registered?

J244 LBG is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 18 October 1991.

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