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K251 UWL

1992 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,675 mi
Last recorded144,675 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK251 UWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 144,675 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 144,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 130,105 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 130,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 128,876 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 124,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2008 124,254 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 11,889 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 11,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 113,783 miles

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

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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K251 UWL is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 106,076 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K251 UWL, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K251 UWL is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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