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J252 SPE

1992 Mazda MX-3

Grey Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,386 mi
Last recorded135,386 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 SPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 135,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 131,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 130,139 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 130,139 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 129,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,806 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 119,977 miles

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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J252 SPE is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Grey with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J252 SPE, 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 J252 SPE registered?

J252 SPE is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J252 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J252 SPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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