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M863 XVX

1995 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,029 mi
Last recorded104,029 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM863 XVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 104,029 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake disc's corroded on inner face slightly

n/s front cv boot deterioated

rear brake disc's corroded slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,935 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 103,935 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 103,401 miles

both front brake discs corroding and pitting.

both rear brake discs corroding.

front subframe corroding.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 103,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroding and pitting.

both rear brake discs corroding.

front subframe corroding.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 103,289 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,882 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 120,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 102,349 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 102,349 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 102,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 2mm + outer side wall heavily perishing/cracking, and tyre is flat, possible puncher,recommend new tyre.

o/s rear tyre getting low on 2mm.

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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M863 XVX is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M863 XVX, 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 M863 XVX registered?

M863 XVX is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 March 1995.

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