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J530 RPA

1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,950 mi
Last recorded150,950 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs123,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ530 RPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 150,950 miles

fuel breather pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2008 150,950 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel breather pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 141,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 141,895 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 130,346 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake hose is loose in its housing but not insecure,front number plate is loose but not insecure and is damaged but readable.

Fail 7 Apr 2006 130,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

offside front brake hose is loose in its housing but not insecure,front number plate is loose but not insecure and is damaged but readable.

Pass 21 Apr 2005 122,242 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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J530 RPA is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.2% with a typical mileage of 123,050 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 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J530 RPA, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J530 RPA registered?

J530 RPA is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J530 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J530 RPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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