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1994 Mazda MX-3 1.6L Petrol · M817 LYW

M817 LYW

1994 Mazda MX-3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 37,830 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-3
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 31 Oct 2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
37,830 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 31 Oct 2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.

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M817 LYW Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2021
  • 37,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

M817 LYW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mazda Mx-3 (M817 LYW) between October 2021 and November 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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M817 LYW Mileage History

  1. 29/10/202137,830 mi
  2. 01/11/202137,830 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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1994 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
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