1995 Mazda MX-3 1.8L Petrol · M281 AGL
1995 Mazda MX-3 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1995. Recorded mileage 38,503 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-3
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,503 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M281 AGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2025
- 38,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M281 AGL Mileage History
- 19/04/202225,962 mi
- 11/05/202225,962 mi
- 29/01/202425,989 mi+27 mi
- 03/04/202425,990 mi+1 mi
- 22/03/202538,503 mi+12,513 mi
Average of roughly 4,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M281 AGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mazda Mx-3 (M281 AGL) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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