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M873 VVA

1994 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,853 mi
Last recorded43,853 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM873 VVA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,853 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,048 miles

offside headlight lens

Fail 24 Apr 2013 35,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

PROMPT rear brake discs and pads

offside headlight lens

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,755 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2011 25,525 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,133 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,185 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters perished

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 May 2008 20,719 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front brake binding

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2007 19,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 17,806 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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M873 VVA is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M873 VVA, 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 M873 VVA registered?

M873 VVA is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 October 1994.

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