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D9 NPR

1994 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,693 mi
Last recorded161,693 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 NPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 161,693 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 161,675 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front bumper inscure

Pass 29 Jan 2019 161,619 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 161,601 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 161,135 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 161,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 159,348 miles

very low car

Pass 27 Nov 2013 156,733 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 front and rear anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriated

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

front and rear wishbone bushes deteriating

front lower bumper insecure

o/s/f lower wing corroded

rear no plate deteriating

Fail 19 Nov 2013 156,643 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

all 4 front and rear anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriated

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

front and rear wishbone bushes deteriating

front lower bumper insecure

o/s/f lower wing corroded

rear no plate deteriating

Pass 18 Dec 2012 143,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

body ofvehicle is corroded all roundand underneath but not weakend

n/s/r o/s/r arches rusted

Fail 17 Dec 2012 143,899 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

body ofvehicle is corroded all roundand underneath but not weakend

n/s/r o/s/r arches rusted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 139,010 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 137,004 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 137,004 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 130,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 117,125 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 104,447 miles

advise brake pads getting lowe and brake fluid level in master cylnder is very lowe

Fail 26 Oct 2007 103,897 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

advise brake pads getting lowe and brake fluid level in master cylnder is very lowe

Pass 27 Oct 2006 95,419 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 95,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2005 90,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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D9 NPR is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D9 NPR, 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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D9 NPR is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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