MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres worn edges and perished - suggest replace
brake pipes corroding
corrosion to inner sills
fuel smell - no leak found
offside rear suspension arm bush deteriorated but not excessive play - suggest replace
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
both front tyres worn edges and perished - suggest replace
corrosion to inner sills
offside rear suspension arm bush deteriorated but not excessive play - suggest replace
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside front tyre side wall perishing
Parking brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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K480 SSM is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1993 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 102,125 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 K480 SSM, 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 33 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 K480 SSM registered?
K480 SSM is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 January 1993.
Is K480 SSM safe to buy?
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