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J375 HCB

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

174,969 mi
Last recorded174,969 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ375 HCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2006 174,969 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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J375 HCB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,667 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 J375 HCB, 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 28 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 J375 HCB registered?

J375 HCB is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is J375 HCB safe to buy?

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