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K248 VUT

1993 Mazda MX-3

Grey Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,421 mi
Last recorded115,421 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK248 VUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 115,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2016 114,883 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake recording little effort

Rear near side and off side sills slightly corroded.

all suspension. corroded.

wet test.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Slight binding on n/s rear brake

Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,359 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 110,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 108,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,359 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 104,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 103,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 101,763 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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K248 VUT is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Grey with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K248 VUT, 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 K248 VUT registered?

K248 VUT is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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