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M46 SWJ

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,920 mi
Last recorded160,920 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 SWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 160,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

both front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

light scratching to swept area of windscreen.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

power steering rack damp.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 160,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

both front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

light scratching to swept area of windscreen.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

power steering rack damp.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 158,151 miles

both nearside front and offside rear tyre cracking not showing cords

Fail 26 Aug 2008 158,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both nearside front and offside rear tyre cracking not showing cords

Pass 30 Aug 2007 153,619 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to break up

Pass 6 Jul 2006 148,847 miles

autogearbox cooler metal pipes very corroded/weeping fluid.

Fail 7 Jul 2005 141,312 miles

Front brake pads look low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 141,312 miles

Front brake pads look low

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge

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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M46 SWJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M46 SWJ, 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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What year was M46 SWJ registered?

M46 SWJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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