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L609 JOP

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,379 mi
Last recorded126,379 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 JOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 126,379 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 126,315 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 104,883 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 104,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front flexi brake pipes are starting to perish

Front bumper insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 92,353 miles

fuel tank rusting

o/s/f chassis damaged by jack

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2008 92,353 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fuel tank rusting

o/s/f chassis damaged by jack

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2007 90,999 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 90,998 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2006 87,023 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 87,020 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust flexi corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

sump pan corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2005 83,243 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nail in n/s front tyre

oil filter corroded and has a slight leak

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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L609 JOP is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 96,524 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 L609 JOP, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L609 JOP registered?

L609 JOP is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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