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K172 HNO

1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,002 mi
Last recorded123,002 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs114,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 HNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 123,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 123,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 115,357 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 115,357 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2007 103,829 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 103,829 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 98,053 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 98,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs?

Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149
constant velocity joint gaiter split 109
brake disc excessively pitted 97
Full Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs reliability report

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K172 HNO is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 114,380 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 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K172 HNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K172 HNO is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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