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J38 TBW

1999 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,210 mi
Last recorded206,210 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 TBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2010 206,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 206,210 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 197,091 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 197,091 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 196,812 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 183,256 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 183,234 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 70,370 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 17,015 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 154,328 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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J38 TBW is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J38 TBW, 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 J38 TBW registered?

J38 TBW is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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