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K57 KAU

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK57 KAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 118,212 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 118,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front a/roll bar off centre

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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K57 KAU is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K57 KAU, 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 K57 KAU registered?

K57 KAU is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 18 August 1992.

Is K57 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K57 KAU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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