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M456 VRE

1994 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,697 mi
Last recorded150,697 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM456 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 150,697 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 150,697 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 141,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2006 120,654 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 120,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M456 VRE is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M456 VRE, 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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M456 VRE is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 December 1994.

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