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J992 JOU

1998 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,529 mi
Last recorded89,529 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ992 JOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise both rear flexi brake hoses perished

advise both track rod end rubbers split

advise n/s lower swivel rubber split

advise n/s/f indicator lense cracked

advise o/s/f strutt top rubber split and perished

advise rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipe corroded

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

advise slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 26 Oct 2007 89,524 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise both rear flexi brake hoses perished

advise both track rod end rubbers split

advise n/s lower swivel rubber split

advise n/s/f indicator lense cracked

advise o/s/f strutt top rubber split and perished

advise rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipe corroded

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

advise slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 18 Oct 2006 87,094 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise both track rod end rubbers split

advise crack in front number plate

advise fuel pipe corroded at rear

advise headlamps glass dull

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Fail 18 Oct 2006 87,094 miles

advise both track rod end rubbers split

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

advise crack in front number plate

advise fuel pipe corroded at rear

advise headlamps glass dull

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

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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J992 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J992 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 J992 JOU registered?

J992 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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