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M912 MKJ

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM912 MKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 140,369 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 115,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads binding nearside offside

Pass 20 May 2009 115,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads binding nearside offside

Fail 14 May 2009 115,914 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

two wheel nuts fitted incorrectly wrong way round on n/s/f

Pass 13 May 2008 110,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2007 103,326 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

slight leak on power steering rack

Fail 19 May 2007 103,326 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 3 May 2006 96,705 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)

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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M912 MKJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M912 MKJ, 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 M912 MKJ registered?

M912 MKJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M912 MKJ safe to buy?

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