MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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plastic covers over both outer sills
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Plastic covers over both sills.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
n/s/r tyre slightly perished.
o/s wiper blade split.
oil level low.+ warning lamp ON at low revs.
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f inner wheelarch/chassis starting to corrode
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K398 DBL is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc 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 K398 DBL, 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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K398 DBL is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 November 1992.
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