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JJZ 5427

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,575 mi
Last recorded90,575 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 5427
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,575 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 90,543 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 90,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2024 87,178 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 87,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 85,394 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,178 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 84,123 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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JJZ 5427 is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JJZ 5427, 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 JJZ 5427 registered?

JJZ 5427 is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is JJZ 5427 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJZ 5427 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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