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J850 JOU

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,444 mi
Last recorded67,444 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,444 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 67,438 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,423 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,079 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMIT.

REAR SILENCER WEAK WITH CORROSION.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 51,720 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,546 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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J850 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,667 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 J850 JOU, 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 28 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 J850 JOU registered?

J850 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is J850 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J850 JOU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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