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J388 OAD

1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,042 mi
Last recorded103,042 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs113,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 OAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate broken

Fail 13 Mar 2009 102,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate broken

Pass 10 Mar 2008 99,149 miles

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

rear discs corroded n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2007 94,893 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 90,614 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs?

Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149
constant velocity joint gaiter split 109
brake disc excessively pitted 97
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J388 OAD is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 113,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J388 OAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J388 OAD is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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