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M454 TBU

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,514 mi
Last recorded142,514 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 TBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 142,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 134,426 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 134,423 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 125,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 121,632 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 115,103 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 109,643 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 109,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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M454 TBU is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M454 TBU, 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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What year was M454 TBU registered?

M454 TBU is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M454 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M454 TBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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