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M973 KPR

1995 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,698 mi
Last recorded70,698 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM973 KPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,698 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,713 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 61,711 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,367 miles

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

corrosion to suspension

Fail 3 Mar 2010 59,367 miles

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

corrosion to suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,973 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition but not to excess at present

oil around o/s/f inner cv boot but not sign of leak

rear discs in poor condition but not to excess at present

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 56,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 56,122 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 56,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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M973 KPR is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M973 KPR, 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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What year was M973 KPR registered?

M973 KPR is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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