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K5 KTW

1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,188 mi
Last recorded151,188 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs113,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 KTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2009 151,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 139,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

main beam switch stickey

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noizey

slight handbrake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2007 134,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 124,824 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 124,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K5 KTW is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Black 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 K5 KTW, 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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K5 KTW is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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