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M518 VNN

1995 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 VNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 99,412 miles

both beam patterns require attention soon

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (rear sections)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

both rear brake furrules slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear top spring plattforms slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front bumper slightly damaged

front sub-frame slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear sub-framre slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 99,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear sub-framre slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

both beam patterns require attention soon

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded (rear sections)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

both rear brake furrules slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear top spring plattforms slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front bumper slightly damaged

front sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 94,399 miles

slight blow from front exhaust section

slight play in nearside front anti roll drop link

slight play in offside front anti roll drop link

Pass 14 Nov 2007 89,100 miles

offside cv gaitor slightly perished

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 6 Nov 2007 89,060 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

offside cv gaitor slightly perished

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2006 77,923 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 77,923 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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M518 VNN is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M518 VNN, 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 M518 VNN registered?

M518 VNN is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M518 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M518 VNN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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