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J588 BWE

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

140,862 mi
Last recorded140,862 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ588 BWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 140,862 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s rear brake disc rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2013 131,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 131,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 116,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear disc corroded and pitted

Fail 8 Dec 2011 116,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear disc corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 104,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar misaligned

front number plate slightly deteriated

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 29 Nov 2010 104,530 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar misaligned

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 95,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 95,015 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 87,424 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 87,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 87,409 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 80,795 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 75,556 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 75,556 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 74,889 miles

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

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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J588 BWE is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 J588 BWE, 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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J588 BWE is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 April 1992.

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