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J317 NLJ

1999 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,026 mi
Last recorded130,026 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 NLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,026 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,166 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 122,156 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 113,582 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 113,580 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,267 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 110,267 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 107,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2007 105,625 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 104,718 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 104,718 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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J317 NLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 J317 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 J317 NLJ registered?

J317 NLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is J317 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J317 NLJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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