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J58 MJL

2003 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

232,615 mi
Last recorded232,615 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-3140,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ58 MJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 232,615 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Inner and outer sill panels corroded but NOT deemed excessive

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 232,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Inner and outer sill panels corroded but NOT deemed excessive

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 232,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Inner and outer sill panels corroded but NOT deemed excessive

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 232,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s sill coroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 226,996 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 226,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 223,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 223,726 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 213,981 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 207,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 206,374 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 192,305 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 192,305 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 174,925 miles

Oil leak

rear brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 157,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 154,681 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 154,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 150,708 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 146,643 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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J58 MJL is a 2003 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 140,643 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 J58 MJL, 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 23 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J58 MJL registered?

J58 MJL is a 2003 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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