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M243 VME

1995 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,077 mi
Last recorded151,077 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 VME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 151,077 miles

accident damage to the o/s of the vehicle.

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion in o/s/f chassis.

electric windows not working.

engine slightly noisey.

rear suspenion bushes perished.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

rear wiper blade split.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 151,077 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to the o/s of the vehicle.

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion in o/s/f chassis.

electric windows not working.

engine slightly noisey.

rear suspenion bushes perished.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

rear wiper blade split.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 147,287 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 147,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 136,290 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 126,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2006 123,102 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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M243 VME is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M243 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 M243 VME registered?

M243 VME is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M243 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for M243 VME shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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