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M174 YRN

1995 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,423 mi
Last recorded36,423 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 YRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 36,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 36,177 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 35,806 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 35,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 35,082 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 35,051 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam turns of dip beam when turning to main (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both high aim (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 34,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 34,445 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 34,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,561 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 32,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn low on edges and side walls perished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,473 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 28,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,131 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre side walls perished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,600 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 20,895 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 20,895 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,173 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 19,173 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,637 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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M174 YRN is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M174 YRN, 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 M174 YRN registered?

M174 YRN is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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