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N262 BHK

1995 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,522 mi
Last recorded174,522 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 BHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 174,522 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake hoses cracking

front bumper damaged

front registration plate damaged

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2009 174,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front registration plate damaged

power steering pipe corroded

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

Oil leak

front brake hoses cracking

front bumper damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2008 161,274 miles

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

both front brake flexy hoses show some slight perish cracking

both head light beam patterns deteriorating

exhaust CO emission very close to maximum limit

Fail 23 Oct 2008 161,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake flexy hoses show some slight perish cracking

both head light beam patterns deteriorating

exhaust CO emission very close to maximum limit

Pass 2 Oct 2007 146,848 miles

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

n/s headlight aim low, has been adjusted CB

Pass 28 Sep 2006 126,744 miles

n/s/f caliper bleed screw leaking brake fluid, tightened bleed screw, leak appears stopped, advise owner to have recheck soon

Fail 20 Sep 2006 126,349 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2006 125,399 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Front number plate cracked

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

Stone chip in windscreen

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
Full Mazda MX-3 reliability report

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N262 BHK is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N262 BHK, 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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N262 BHK is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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