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K575 AFA

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,972 mi
Last recorded67,972 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK575 AFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,972 miles

Oil leak

both sills heavily corroded

front and rear brake discs heavily pitted

n//s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,956 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both sills heavily corroded

front and rear brake discs heavily pitted

n//s/r wheel arch heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 67,470 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs heavily pitted

both front hub nuts not locked

windscreen scored

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,741 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,267 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,177 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,314 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 27,314 miles

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

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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K575 AFA is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K575 AFA, 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 K575 AFA registered?

K575 AFA is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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