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GAZ 5243

1995 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,206 mi
Last recorded104,206 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 5243
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear outer sills becoming weakened by corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 103,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside parking brake effort low

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,240 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,377 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,894 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 81,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Fail 30 Dec 2015 81,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,005 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 74,979 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 68,275 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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GAZ 5243 is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GAZ 5243, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAZ 5243 registered?

GAZ 5243 is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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