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M987 NDV

1994 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,855 mi
Last recorded122,855 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 NDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 122,855 miles

Front brakes have slite binde

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slite play

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

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front and rear brake disks in poor condishion

front and rear subframes corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 May 2016 122,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr outer sill + rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes have slite binde

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slite play

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

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front and rear brake disks in poor condishion

front and rear subframes corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 May 2015 119,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front inner wings slightly corroded within perscribed areas of strut tops

front suspension top rubber mounts perishing

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 119,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front inner wings slightly corroded within perscribed areas of strut tops

front suspension top rubber mounts perishing

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 119,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 118,045 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2014 118,045 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 115,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front fog lights innop

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 25 Apr 2013 115,494 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front fog lights innop

nsr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,478 miles

NSR tyre lightly cracking

OSF tyre lightly cracking

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 112,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSR tyre lightly cracking

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

OSF tyre lightly cracking

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,847 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

play to drivers seat

Pass 16 Jun 2010 106,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front and offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2010 106,920 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front and offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2009 103,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 99,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 95,246 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,868 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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M987 NDV is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M987 NDV, 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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M987 NDV is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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