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J899 LLY

1992 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,256 mi
Last recorded58,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 LLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 58,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,020 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 43,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,849 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 35,849 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,541 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 33,541 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,896 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,896 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 27,967 miles

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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J899 LLY is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J899 LLY, 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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What year was J899 LLY registered?

J899 LLY is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 7 January 1992.

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