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M976 TDA

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,933 mi
Last recorded142,933 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM976 TDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 142,933 miles

engine smokey

front pads low

o/s/f bumper loose

o/s/f seat slightly loose

o/s/f tyre c lose to limit

oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

rear flexi pewrishing

rear pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 134,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2009 134,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 127,163 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 127,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 125,591 miles

a/c pump drive belt missing

area around power steering reservoir damp

offside front outer cv boot slightly loose and weeping grease

oil leak

rear antiroll bar corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil sprongs corroded

stone chips in front screen

Fail 5 Jun 2007 125,575 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluid around power steering reservoir

o/s/f outer CV boot slightly loose & weeping grease

rear brake discs corroded/pads seem low

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 22 May 2006 120,994 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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M976 TDA is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc 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 M976 TDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M976 TDA registered?

M976 TDA is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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