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J94 DYR

1992 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,937 mi
Last recorded73,937 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ94 DYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 73,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose but not insecure

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 16 Feb 2017 73,704 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose but not insecure

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate poorly fitted

offside front coil spring not fitted corectly

offside front seat belt fraying

offside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 72,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate poorly fitted

offside front coil spring not fitted corectly

offside front seat belt fraying

offside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,479 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE POORLY FITTED

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,323 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 70,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,345 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,802 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,797 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion forming n/s/r and o/s/r suspension mounts

head lamp beam masked /tape n/s o/s

oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,972 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

rear suspension components have surface corrossion

Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

rear suspension components have surface corrossion

Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,801 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside and nearside rear lower under car has surface corrossion

slight oil leak

surface corrossion on rear suspension components

Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,801 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside and nearside rear lower under car has surface corrossion

surface corrossion on rear suspension components

Fail 30 Jan 2009 63,235 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,235 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 61,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 6 Feb 2008 61,709 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Jan 2007 54,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

ORANGE RUNNING LIGHTS FITTED IN BUMBER DO NOT FLASH WITH INDICATORS

front and rear brakes have slightly high imbalance

head laMP GLASS HAVE TAPED BEAM DEFLECTORS †RECOMEND FITTING NEW LIGHTS FOR R.H.D.

light in offside rear bumper n ot working

nearside rear andoffside front brakes slightly bind

Fail 8 Jan 2007 54,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake imbalance front circa 13% rear 16%

frnt orange lightf fitted in offside and nearside of bumper do not flash with indiactors

front brake and rear brake imbalance quite high

front number plate slihgtly cracked

headlamps are tapped to conform with uk lighting beam pattern as car is left hand drive

indicator lenses on front bumper are curved no operational side indicators fitted

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear side side light in bumper not working

Pass 23 Dec 2005 50,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise vehicle has orange side lights on front †wings

front indicator lenses have E marked lenses for wrap around indicators

offside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

vehicle left hand drive light beam deflectors fitted

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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J94 DYR is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 J94 DYR, 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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J94 DYR is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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