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K22 LAK

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,168 mi
Last recorded86,168 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 LAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 86,168 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust leaking at CAT to middle joint

front brake application uneven

front brake discs corroding on inner areas

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel excessive

n/s/f brake performance showing distortion

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

n/s/r brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Oct 2010 86,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust leaking at CAT to middle joint

front brake application uneven

front brake discs corroding on inner areas

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel excessive

n/s/f brake performance showing distortion

n/s/r brake disc slightly scored

n/s/r brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

n/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Oct 2009 83,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 83,082 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 76,508 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 76,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,665 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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K22 LAK is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K22 LAK, 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 K22 LAK registered?

K22 LAK is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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