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M838 TWT

1994 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,038 mi
Last recorded139,038 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 TWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 139,038 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 139,019 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Jul 2009 139,009 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ALL 4 DISC SLIGHTLY OILY ??? NO LEAKS FOUND

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 132,810 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassis showing advanced corosion

Fail 27 Mar 2008 132,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s and o/s rear chassis showing advanced corosion

Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,380 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2005 113,611 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 113,611 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Centre 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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M838 TWT is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M838 TWT, 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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M838 TWT is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 August 1994.

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