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J9 KAS

1991 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

38,065 mi
Last recorded38,065 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 KAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 38,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body coated in sealant

Fail 10 Jun 2019 38,065 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,741 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 37,741 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,017 miles

corrosion on floor pans and outer sills previous repairs

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 37,017 miles

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

corrosion on floor pans and outer sills previous repairs

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,563 miles

boot lid trim missing

surface corrosion to suspension components

surface corrosion to vehicle under body

Fail 9 Jun 2016 36,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

boot lid trim missing

oil residue

surface corrosion to suspension components

under body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 35,654 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

front inner wheel arches corroding wont push through with thumb pressure

inner sills and floor pans corroding wont push through with thumb pressure

n/s/r tyre cracking and perrishing

o/s and n/s sills corroding wont push through with thumb pressure

Fail 26 May 2015 35,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension components corroding

front inner wheel arches corroding wont push through with thumb pressure

inner sills and floor pans corroding wont push through with thumb pressure

n/s/r tyre cracking and perrishing

o/s and n/s sills corroding wont push through with thumb pressure

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,872 miles

front inner wings corroded

outer sills corroded and weak

suspension components corroded

under body corroded and undersealed

Fail 13 Jun 2014 34,869 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front inner wings corroded

outer sills corroded and weak

slight bind to o/s/f brake

suspension components corroded

under body corroded and undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,081 miles

both front inner wings corroded.

both outer sills corroded and very weak.

oil leaks.

steering and suspension corroded.

under body corrosion.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 34,081 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

steering and suspension corroded.

under body corrosion.

both front inner wings corroded.

both outer sills corroded and very weak.

oil leaks.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,437 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel brake pipes corroding

heavy under vehicle corrosion recommend schulz

o/s washer jet aim low

steering/suspension components heavily corroded

surface corrosion on inner and outer sills

tailgate spoiler missing

Fail 15 Jun 2012 33,437 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel brake pipes corroding

heavy under vehicle corrosion recommend schulz

o/s washer jet aim low

steering/suspension components heavily corroded

surface corrosion on inner and outer sills

tailgate spoiler missing

Pass 27 May 2011 32,980 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 27 May 2011 32,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,416 miles

o/s outer cv gaiter cracked.

oil leaks.

slight exhaust blow from cat joints.

track rod end dust covers split.

underbody corroded.

underbody/brake pipes and fuel lines covered in underseal.

various suspension components corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,604 miles

kerb damage to wheel trims , slight blow from exhaust joints , vehicle under body heavily under sealed , various oil leaks , corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,830 miles

damage to wheel trims , slight exhaust blow from centre & cat joint , vehicle under body & brake pipes under sealed , cracking/perrishing to various steering/suspension components , slight corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,267 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking †both rear front traling arm bushes unbonded †slight play in both anti roll var drop links †surface corrosion to exhaust system †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †slight rattle from alternator

surface corrosion to front brake discs †corrosion to various suspension/under body components †cracking perrishing to various suspension bushes

surface corrosion to powered steering pipes †dents/scratches to various body panels †damage to wheel trims †cracking/perrishing to brake hoses †surface corrosion to subframe

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,838 miles

heavey corrosion to rear suspension components †perrishing/cracking to various suspension bushes †rear shock absorber dust cover damaged †outer c.v gaiters perrishing

o/s seat belt slow to retract †damage to wheel trims †minor dents/scratches to various body pannels †fuel pipes heavely corroded †wipers smearing slightly

power steering rack wet with oil †front brake discs corroded/pitted on inner faces †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †brake hoses perrished/metal ends corroded †uneven tread wear to front tyres

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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J9 KAS is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 J9 KAS, 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.

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J9 KAS is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 October 1991.

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