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J902 TVS

1999 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,425 mi
Last recorded189,425 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ902 TVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 189,425 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

catalyst converter broken up inside

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2007 189,425 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

catalyst converter broken up inside

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2006 179,798 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 179,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 157,352 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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J902 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 119,984 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 J902 TVS, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J902 TVS registered?

J902 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is J902 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J902 TVS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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