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GIW 6972

1995 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,426 mi
Last recorded98,426 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIW 6972
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 98,426 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 97,923 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,190 miles

as sill mouldings are now back in place,it is not possible to fully inspect the welding repairs.as stated on the previous advisory,further corrosion may be evident.

ofside rear tyre showing signs of age related sidewall perishing.

various areas of the underside,prescribed and non prescribed,are showing signs of corrosion which will soon require attention.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,179 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ofside rear tyre showing signs of age related sidewall perishing.

various areas of the underside,prescribed and non prescribed,are showing signs of corrosion which will soon require attention.

Pass 14 Nov 2009 83,131 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 83,131 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,712 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 72,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 69,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,804 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 58,477 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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GIW 6972 is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GIW 6972, 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 GIW 6972 registered?

GIW 6972 is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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