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K299 VPD

1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Blue Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs113,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK299 VPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 97,861 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 93,819 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 89,071 miles

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
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K299 VPD is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Blue with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 113,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K299 VPD, 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 34 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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K299 VPD is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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