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J789 CAU

1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,986 mi
Last recorded89,986 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs123,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 CAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,986 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front cv gaiters - slightly insecure on driveshafts.

fuel pipes corroded

n/s handbrake performance not as expected.

o/s/f tyre has cracks on sidewall

offside rear exhaust system has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 13 Nov 2007 89,985 miles

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

Both front cv giaters - slightly insecure on driveshafts.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside handbrake performance not as expected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre - age cracks on sidewalls

Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,945 miles

Unable to fully asses drivers sill and B piller due to amount of filler used.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 59,347 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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J789 CAU is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J789 CAU, 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 J789 CAU registered?

J789 CAU is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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