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M855 YRN

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,121 mi
Last recorded147,121 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 YRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 147,121 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

pads thin discs scored x4

Fail 22 Sep 2020 147,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s outer sill o/s rear trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Emissions not tested emits blue smoke emmisions off scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached rear o/s (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres close to legal limit

pads thin discs scored x4

Pass 24 Sep 2019 139,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside becoming very dry and scaly advise to descale and wax oil

Fail 23 Sep 2019 139,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside becoming very dry and scaly advise to descale and wax oil

Pass 27 Sep 2018 129,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 129,274 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 116,548 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 116,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 106,562 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,031 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,968 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,968 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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M855 YRN is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M855 YRN, 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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M855 YRN is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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