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J293 TFC

1991 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 TFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,464 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,715 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,099 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,858 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,122 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres 2-3mm tread depth on inner edge

rear inner brake pad getting worn

rear tyre worn low on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,669 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front flexi brake hoses getting perished and split(attention soon needed)

rear tyres getting worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,300 miles

front flexi brake hose getting perished and split

rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

alternator fixing bolt not secure

front flexi brake hose getting perished and split

rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,728 miles

rear tyres getting worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2008 42,728 miles

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

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

front tyres getting worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,884 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,516 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 36,516 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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J293 TFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J293 TFC, 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 J293 TFC registered?

J293 TFC is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J293 TFC safe to buy?

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