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J957 CRM

1991 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,147 mi
Last recorded62,147 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ957 CRM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 62,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,800 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 61,745 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,182 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 60,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,642 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,642 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,293 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 56,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,293 miles

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

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

o/s/front fog light full of water

Fail 8 Sep 2008 49,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 49,405 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,391 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 47,391 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,545 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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J957 CRM is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 108,110 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 J957 CRM, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J957 CRM?

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What year was J957 CRM registered?

J957 CRM is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 September 1991.

Is J957 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J957 CRM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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