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J756 OPV

1991 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,665 mi
Last recorded177,665 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ756 OPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 177,665 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 177,509 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 157,729 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 157,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 137,651 miles

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

n/s & o/s beam patterns faint

Pass 20 Aug 2007 118,353 miles

rear brake discs corroded

o/s/r brake caliper appears damp

Pass 12 Sep 2006 99,438 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 98,995 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J756 OPV is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J756 OPV, 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 J756 OPV registered?

J756 OPV is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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