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K40 VRS

1992 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,404 mi
Last recorded108,404 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 VRS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 108,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

check rear axle n/s o/s front wish bones for corrosion in future

Fail 8 Oct 2007 108,219 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chrck rear axle for corrosion in future check n/s o/s front wish bones in future

Pass 18 Oct 2006 105,090 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 105,067 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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K40 VRS is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K40 VRS, 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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What year was K40 VRS registered?

K40 VRS is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K40 VRS safe to buy?

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