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J646 FMX

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,478 mi
Last recorded67,478 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ646 FMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,478 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Jan 2018 67,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AND REAR (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.2.B.1d)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a)

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,200 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 67,200 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 64,150 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 61,665 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,983 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Fail 30 Jan 2014 57,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,554 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,073 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,071 miles

front number plate cracked and poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,071 miles

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

front number plate cracked and poor condition

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,661 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front reg plate cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2010 47,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front reg plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,242 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,704 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2007 37,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front and offside rear tyres has cracks

Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,076 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 33,076 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 29,025 miles

nail in tyre

water ingress into nearside headlamp

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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J646 FMX is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J646 FMX, 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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J646 FMX is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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