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M985 MRU

1995 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,637 mi
Last recorded149,637 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM985 MRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 149,637 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Poor pattern from both headlamps

Slight blow from front pipe joint

Fail 24 Nov 2009 149,596 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres on legal limit

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Poor pattern from both headlamps

Slight blow from front pipe joint

Pass 22 Oct 2008 134,943 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Headlamps in poor condition

Slight distortion in front brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2008 134,943 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Headlamps in poor condition

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight distortion in front brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2007 122,733 miles

both headlamps weak pattern

nsf outer cv boot perished and osf outer cv boot starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2006 116,567 miles

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

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

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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M985 MRU is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M985 MRU, 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 M985 MRU registered?

M985 MRU is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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