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K360 BVM

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,130 mi
Last recorded160,130 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK360 BVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 160,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2015 160,130 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 159,466 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 159,466 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 156,218 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 156,208 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 155,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 154,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 154,146 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 153,058 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 153,058 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 145,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 143,031 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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K360 BVM is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 K360 BVM, 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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K360 BVM is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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