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Mazda MX-3

White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,845 cc

J94 DYRMOT history

J94 DYR is a white petrol Mazda MX-3 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2018 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2018
Mileage
73,937 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J94 DYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,845 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2018
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

J94 DYR was last recorded at 73,937 miles on 5 Jun 2024, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,704 miles · 16 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
1,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,937 miles
  • 2017 – 73,704 miles
  • 2016 – 72,492 miles
  • 2015 – 71,479 miles
  • 2014 – 70,323 miles
  • 2013 – 69,345 miles
  • 2012 – 68,802 miles
  • 2011 – 67,972 miles
  • 2010 – 65,801 miles
  • 2009 – 63,235 miles
  • 2008 – 61,709 miles
  • 2007 – 54,471 miles
  • 2005 – 50,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail73,937 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front number plate poorly fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail73,937 miles (+233)2 dangerous10 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    232055491490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass73,704 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    672670172196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  3. Fail73,704 miles (+1,212)5 failures16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    391746475761
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  4. Pass72,492 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    862462806259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poorly fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring not fitted corectly
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt fraying
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing down on inner edge
  5. Fail72,492 miles (+1,013)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    491510180368
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate poorly fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring not fitted corectly
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt fraying
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing down on inner edge
  6. Pass71,479 miles (+1,156)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,479 miles
    Test number
    686298035076
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE POORLY FITTED
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteO/S/FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
  7. Pass70,323 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    906701544055
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  8. Fail70,321 miles (+976)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    138247934061
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
  9. Pass69,345 miles (+543)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,345 miles
    Test number
    768742533050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Pass68,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,802 miles
    Test number
    338956872072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,797 km3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,797 km
    Test number
    197004272455
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion forming n/s/r and o/s/r suspension mounts
    • NoteHead lamp beam masked /tape n/s o/s
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded
  12. Pass67,972 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    269013171019
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteRear suspension components have surface corrossion
  13. Fail67,972 miles (+2,171)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    156582761492
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear suspension components have surface corrossion
  14. Pass65,801 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    271361850094
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear lower under car has surface corrossion
    • NoteSlight oil leak
    • NoteSurface corrossion on rear suspension components
  15. Fail65,801 miles (+2,566)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,801 miles
    Test number
    331039540022
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear lower under car has surface corrossion
    • NoteSurface corrossion on rear suspension components
  16. Fail63,235 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    120960139494
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  17. Pass63,235 miles (+1,526)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,235 miles
    Test number
    881520939032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  18. Pass61,709 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    220567038052
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteWiper blades worn
  19. Fail61,709 miles (+7,238)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    902097238026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteWiper blades worn
  20. Pass54,471 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    373530927005
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED
    • NoteORANGE RUNNING LIGHTS FITTED IN BUMBER DO NOT FLASH WITH INDICATORS
    • NoteFront and rear brakes have slightly high imbalance
    • NoteHead laMP GLASS HAVE TAPED BEAM DEFLECTORS †RECOMEND FITTING NEW LIGHTS FOR R.H.D.
    • NoteLight in offside rear bumper n ot working
    • NoteNearside rear andoffside front brakes slightly bind
  21. Fail54,471 miles (+3,524)3 failures10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,471 miles
    Test number
    413668807076
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake imbalance front circa 13% rear 16%
    • NoteFrnt orange lightf fitted in offside and nearside of bumper do not flash with indiactors
    • NoteFront brake and rear brake imbalance quite high
    • NoteFront number plate slihgtly cracked
    • NoteHeadlamps are tapped to conform with uk lighting beam pattern as car is left hand drive
    • NoteIndicator lenses on front bumper are curved no operational side indicators fitted
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside rear side side light in bumper not working
  22. Pass50,947 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    673377455388
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAdvise vehicle has orange side lights on front †wings
    • NoteFront indicator lenses have E marked lenses for wrap around indicators
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit
    • NoteVehicle left hand drive light beam deflectors fitted

Questions about J94 DYR

Does J94 DYR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J94 DYR expired on 15 Feb 2018, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J94 DYR?
The MOT on J94 DYR expired on 15 Feb 2018. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J94 DYR done?
J94 DYR was recorded at 73,937 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2024, an average of 1,246 miles a year.
Has J94 DYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J94 DYR has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on J94 DYR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J94 DYR find?
J94 DYR failed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 15 more.

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