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M955 TPP

1995 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,997 mi
Last recorded120,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 TPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 120,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Deterioration of exhaust mounting bracket

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Security/movement of both front inner brake disc pads

Fail 15 Jan 2016 115,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Deterioration of exhaust mounting bracket

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Security/movement of both front inner brake disc pads

Fail 22 Dec 2015 115,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Mounting broken (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mounting bracket corroding and insercure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

nearside front tyre unevenly worn.

rusted front & rear suspension components.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 105,292 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 105,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattles

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,501 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 96,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 95,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 87,850 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)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Fail 8 May 2010 87,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Pass 8 May 2009 85,960 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)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corroded steering & suspension components.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Fail 8 May 2009 85,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corroded steering & suspension components.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,682 miles

various brake pipes and fittings weaken by corrison

Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,681 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various brake pipes and fittings weaken by corrison

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,513 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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M955 TPP is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 92,659 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 M955 TPP, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M955 TPP is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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