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M231 RKE

1995 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,161 mi
Last recorded72,161 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 RKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 72,161 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,135 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2007 68,056 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 63,760 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 63,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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M231 RKE is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M231 RKE, 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 M231 RKE registered?

M231 RKE is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 January 1995.

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