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K488 URT

1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Grey Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,168 mi
Last recorded183,168 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs113,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 URT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 183,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2008 183,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 179,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 176,803 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 176,803 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs?

Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149
constant velocity joint gaiter split 109
brake disc excessively pitted 97
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K488 URT is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Grey with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 113,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K488 URT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K488 URT registered?

K488 URT is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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