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J861 WRD

1997 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

270,043 mi
Last recorded270,043 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ861 WRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 270,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2011 270,043 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

high level stop light not working

front number plate deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 257,653 miles

grake pipe on rear showing corosion

Fail 2 Aug 2010 257,653 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

grake pipe on rear showing corosion

Pass 28 Jul 2009 241,030 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 241,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 225,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 202,683 miles

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

SLIGHT brake bind offside rear

Pass 10 Aug 2006 178,318 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 178,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 153,737 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 153,729 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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J861 WRD is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 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 J861 WRD, 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 29 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 J861 WRD registered?

J861 WRD is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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