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K398 DBL

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,995 mi
Last recorded189,995 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 DBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 189,995 miles

plastic covers over both outer sills

Fail 3 Jan 2014 189,865 miles

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.

Pass 27 Dec 2012 183,619 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 178,840 miles

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.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 178,819 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 173,611 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2009 169,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 165,539 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Sep 2008 162,538 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 156,188 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 156,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,998 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 130,656 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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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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