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M217 VME

1995 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,459 mi
Last recorded117,459 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 VME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 117,459 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 117,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 105,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 103,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,100 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 77,814 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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M217 VME is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M217 VME, 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 M217 VME registered?

M217 VME is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M217 VME shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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