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J383 OAD

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,457 mi
Last recorded108,457 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ383 OAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 108,457 miles

All front & rear steering/suspension componants heavely corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel lines corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 108,457 miles

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

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

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

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

All front & rear steering/suspension componants heavely corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel lines corroded

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 104,329 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipe ends corroded

centre to rear exhaust join slight blow

offside front brake binding will need a brake inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,635 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 100,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 94,724 miles

NEARSIDE DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F BARKE PIPE RUSTY

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

REAR FUEL PIPES RUSTY

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY & CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Fail 1 Apr 2009 94,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

O/S/F BARKE PIPE RUSTY

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

REAR FUEL PIPES RUSTY

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY & CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,588 miles

FLOOR & SUBFRAMES RUSTY

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE A REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT

Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

UDERSIDE RUSTY

Fail 3 Apr 2007 68,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WORN DOWN TO LIMIT ON EDGES †UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,875 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BADLY RUSTED

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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J383 OAD is a 1992 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 63.6%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 106,076 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 J383 OAD, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J383 OAD is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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