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M869 MKM

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,011 mi
Last recorded61,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM869 MKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,011 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 61,006 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,774 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 60,723 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,326 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 60,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,774 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 59,062 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,256 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,835 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,992 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,638 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,958 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,981 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,018 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,319 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,724 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,457 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,965 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 31,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,650 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,079 miles

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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M869 MKM is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M869 MKM, 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 M869 MKM registered?

M869 MKM is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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