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N171 BWA

1995 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,711 mi
Last recorded81,711 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 BWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 81,711 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 81,674 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,600 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2021 81,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas underneath and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 80,554 miles

Front subframe corrosion

Rear subframe surface corroison

Fail 11 Jun 2020 80,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corrosion

Rear subframe surface corroison

Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 78,454 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,515 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 75,509 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,408 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 75,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various rear pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wiper blade split and washer not working

Various rear suspension arms are corroded but not considered excessive

slight rattle from engine on idle

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,720 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,646 miles

Slight misting of grease around o/s/f cv boot but no sign of a split

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,387 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 57,152 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s front inner wing corroded directly behind suspension strut

Fail 6 Sep 2013 57,152 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs pitted on inner face

n/s front inner wing corroded directly behind suspension strut

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,252 miles

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

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

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

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

slight pitting on front discs

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,827 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 48,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,273 miles

advise corrosion to rear of o/s sill

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 39,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,065 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,291 miles

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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N171 BWA is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N171 BWA, 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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N171 BWA is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 September 1995.

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