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M295 LYH

1994 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,382 mi
Last recorded134,382 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 LYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 134,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake pads and discs worn

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres starting to crack

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

O/S/R Tyre cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Slight surface corrosion on underside of car

Surface corrosion on front suspension

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 28 May 2012 131,599 miles

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

o/s sill slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 131,959 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s sill slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s sill slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 127,353 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 127,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 127,184 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 127,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 121,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 114,919 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 99,445 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 99,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 84,587 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 84,587 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 76,738 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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M295 LYH is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 96,524 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 M295 LYH, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M295 LYH is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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