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J640 DUL

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,556 mi
Last recorded66,556 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ640 DUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 66,556 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 63,381 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 61,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 60,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 59,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2022 59,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working passenger side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,199 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,623 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,609 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner cv boot leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 39,609 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Inner cv boot leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,033 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 35,352 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,352 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 34,381 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,358 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 33,358 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,879 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 30,879 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,804 miles

n/s/rear brake squeaking

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,059 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 23,059 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON OUTER SIDE WALL BUT CORDS NOT SHOWING

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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J640 DUL is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J640 DUL, 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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J640 DUL is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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