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J248 VSC

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 VSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 118,574 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 118,573 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 109,668 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front disc backplate corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2009 109,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front disc backplate corroded

engine coolant leak(heavy)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 101,354 miles

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

Rear steel fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2007 97,224 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 97,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 90,204 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 90,198 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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J248 VSC is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J248 VSC, 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 J248 VSC registered?

J248 VSC is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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