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K188 PAP

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,070 mi
Last recorded139,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 PAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 139,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 135,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades slightly smearing

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2015 124,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,957 miles

both rear road springs are corroded

both rear shockabsorber boots are poor/split

slight oil leak at o/s/f outer c/v boot

Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres are devoid of tread at inner edges

both rear road springs are corroded

both rear shockabsorber boots are poor/split

o/s/f tyre 2.5 mm where testable

slight oil leak at o/s/f outer c/v boot

Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 87,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,925 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,552 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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K188 PAP is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 102,125 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K188 PAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K188 PAP registered?

K188 PAP is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 March 1993.

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