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M176 LPD

1995 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,099 mi
Last recorded140,099 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 LPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 140,099 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 140,098 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,988 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 136,988 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 134,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 134,209 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 129,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,261 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 125,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 120,857 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 116,791 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 116,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 112,864 miles

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

corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,102 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 27 Aug 2009 108,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 10 Jun 2008 104,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 104,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2007 91,760 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 91,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 85,078 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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M176 LPD is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M176 LPD, 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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M176 LPD is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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