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M982 JJU

1995 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

112,898 mi
Last recorded112,898 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 JJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 112,898 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 112,898 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 112,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 103,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 103,846 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,928 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 100,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,516 miles

subframes rusty exhausts rusty front tyres worn between 3 and 4 mm nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 21 Apr 2006 96,516 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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M982 JJU is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M982 JJU, 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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M982 JJU is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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