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J686 RVN

1991 Mazda MX-3

Grey Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,471 mi
Last recorded83,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2006
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ686 RVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2006 83,471 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 83,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Dec 2005 83,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J686 RVN is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Grey with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 108,110 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 J686 RVN, 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 35 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 J686 RVN registered?

J686 RVN is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 August 1991.

Is J686 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J686 RVN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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