1993 Mazda MX-3 1.6L Petrol · 103 SMM
1993 Mazda MX-3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Feb 1993. Recorded mileage 87,857 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-3
- Year / Origin
- 1993
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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103 SMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2025
- 87,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
103 SMM 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 1993 Mazda Mx-3 (103 SMM) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
103 SMM Mileage History
- 07/02/202284,727 mi
- 06/03/202385,381 mi+654 mi
- 10/03/202385,381 mi
- 11/03/202487,090 mi+1,709 mi
- 27/02/202587,857 mi+767 mi
Average of roughly 1,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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