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MAZ 8844

1991 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

224,344 mi
Last recorded224,344 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-3108,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8844
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 224,344 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2012 224,344 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2011 218,658 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded/poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2011 218,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded/poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2010 189,396 miles

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

all 4 brake discs in poor condition/corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2010 189,396 miles

all 4 brake discs in poor condition/corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 152,199 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

front brake discs worn & corroding

front suspension top mounts perishing

front tyres 3.5mm

headlamps output low

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

no plates fading

Fail 26 Mar 2009 152,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar links worn

front brake discs worn & corroding

front suspension top mounts perishing

front tyres 3.5mm

headlamps output low

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

no plates fading

Pass 29 Mar 2008 128,569 miles

front pads low approx 6000 miles

front suspension top mounts perished

headlamps diffusing

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted

screen chipped zone a

Pass 3 Apr 2007 125,514 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 125,514 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lights switch worn,chip zone a,suspension top mounts perishing,front anti roll bar lin k arms worn,underside rusty,hand brake reserve travel low,

Pass 17 Mar 2006 122,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 122,806 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 122,806 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MAZ 8844 is a 1991 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 108,110 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 MAZ 8844, 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 35 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 MAZ 8844 registered?

MAZ 8844 is a 1991 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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