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J71 KAE

1991 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,027 mi
Last recorded209,027 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 KAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 209,027 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 208,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 199,895 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 191,675 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 190,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 184,102 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 184,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

both fuel tank straps corroded.

off side front tyre screw in tread out side repair (minor) area.

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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J71 KAE is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Red 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 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 J71 KAE, 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 J71 KAE registered?

J71 KAE is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 18 September 1991.

Is J71 KAE safe to buy?

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