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M524 YWA

1995 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,141 mi
Last recorded127,141 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM524 YWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,141 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 127,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps illuminated permanently when side lights are on (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp number plate lights coming on at same time (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 123,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

cambelt cover missing / bolt loose in curcit

nearside indicator repeter lense missing

Fail 6 Sep 2013 120,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,443 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 120,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust noisy

Fail 28 Mar 2013 120,266 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery loose

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 13 Mar 2012 114,733 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 114,733 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 106,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,883 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 89,996 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 87,941 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 87,938 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 87,938 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M524 YWA is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M524 YWA, 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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M524 YWA is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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