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J244 NLJ

1999 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,589 mi
Last recorded182,589 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 182,589 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 182,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 180,839 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front inner tyre wall damaged

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 3 Jul 2007 165,834 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 155,504 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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 NLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 119,984 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 NLJ, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J244 NLJ registered?

J244 NLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 August 1999.

Is J244 NLJ safe to buy?

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