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L652 VJC

1994 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,188 mi
Last recorded173,188 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 VJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 173,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes corroding

nearside front flexihose loose in bracket

Fail 6 Nov 2010 173,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes corroding

nearside front flexihose loose in bracket

Pass 30 Oct 2009 168,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 160,503 miles

drivers seat damaged

front brake pads appear low

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f c.v boot deteriated

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn on edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f c.v boot deteriated

o/s/r brake hose perished

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriating

rear suspension bushes deteriating

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2008 160,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

drivers seat damaged

front brake pads appear low

general corrosion around vehicle

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and worn on edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f c.v boot deteriated

o/s/r brake hose perished

oil leak

rear reg plate deteriating

rear suspension bushes deteriating

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 150,168 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 150,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

1) o/s/r brake disc corroded but not pitted †2) o/s/r brake slighty binding

Pass 14 Aug 2006 135,988 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 135,988 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front exhaust has loose ring on it

front reg plate damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2006 135,811 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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L652 VJC is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 96,524 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 L652 VJC, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L652 VJC is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 January 1994.

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