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J80 BYM

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,691 mi
Last recorded71,691 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 BYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,691 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 71,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,787 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,677 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 65,273 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 61,427 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear service brake weak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,709 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 58,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also has a flat spot (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehiclecoated in underseal

Fail 19 Aug 2009 58,654 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underside of vehiclecoated in underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,402 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,094 miles

n/s/r/brake slightly down on performance

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,817 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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J80 BYM is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 86,042 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 J80 BYM, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J80 BYM is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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