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M453 FGJ

1995 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,897 mi
Last recorded56,897 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 FGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 56,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 56,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 54,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,752 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 53,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 51,078 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,690 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 48,426 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2017 46,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,669 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Fail 13 May 2015 37,706 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner brake pads close to min

Pass 13 May 2015 37,706 miles

front inner brake pads close to min

Pass 13 May 2014 32,974 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 32,974 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 30,786 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 29,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 29,455 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 28,821 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,135 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 27,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 27,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,819 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,367 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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M453 FGJ is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M453 FGJ, 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 M453 FGJ registered?

M453 FGJ is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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