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J809 OSM

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 OSM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 97,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 94,749 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 94,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion floors,chassis etc

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 88,156 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 88,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 84,713 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 84,646 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion started inner sills ,floor ,suspension arms

Pass 18 Jan 2006 80,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J809 OSM is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J809 OSM, 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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J809 OSM is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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