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M359 MFX

1995 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,380 mi
Last recorded136,380 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM359 MFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 136,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides headlamp lense fogged /deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside park brake effort significantly lower than offside

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield above silencer corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS SLIGHT PITTING/SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 136,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides headlamp lense fogged /deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside park brake effort significantly lower than offside

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield above silencer corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS SLIGHT PITTING/SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 135,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Fail 15 Aug 2022 135,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2021 133,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and chassis heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front both dip beam headlamps masked to correct beam image

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats removed at time of test ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

park brake effort only just met requirements may need some attention and servicing

Fail 20 Aug 2021 133,508 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and chassis heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Apr 2017 133,497 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake is slightly binding

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 31 Oct 2014 126,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

beam benders fitted on headlamps

Fail 27 Oct 2014 126,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake disc corroded all four

Pass 8 Nov 2013 126,283 miles

corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch behind wheel

corrosion on rear back box

Fail 3 Sep 2013 126,283 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on front brake disks

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe to splitter showing signs of corrosion

oil laek

water pump leaking and noisy

Pass 6 Jul 2012 123,746 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 123,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 116,623 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads slightly worn

lense stickers fitted to headlamps

welding repair covered with underseal

Fail 7 Jun 2011 116,623 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,566 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

general corrosion to vehicle underside

n,s,r brake disc corroded

power steering pipes heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 103,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

general corrosion to vehicle underside

n,s,r brake disc corroded

power steering pipes heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,724 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 89,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 88,100 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 88,100 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery clamp missing

Offside front inner wheel arch corroding

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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M359 MFX is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M359 MFX, 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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M359 MFX is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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