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J953 UPB

1992 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,062 mi
Last recorded135,062 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ953 UPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2012 135,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 131,227 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion forming on chass.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,338 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 129,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 126,356 miles

Both bottom arm ball joint rubbers worn

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r tyre cracking in tread area.

O/s/r tyre perishing and cracking in tread area.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 122,967 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 119,112 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 114,078 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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J953 UPB is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J953 UPB, 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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J953 UPB is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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