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M486 XTC

1994 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,159 mi
Last recorded196,159 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 XTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 196,159 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 178,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 169,245 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 160,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 160,663 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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M486 XTC is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M486 XTC, 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 M486 XTC registered?

M486 XTC is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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