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K61 VBW

1992 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,123 mi
Last recorded111,123 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 VBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 111,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 111,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

air intake pipe split and taped up

both rear tyres cracking and perished

coolant leak from engine

front number plate damaged

nearside door mirror broken and insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2006 105,861 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2006 105,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 105,817 miles

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

both rear flexys brake pipes are perrished

n/s wing mirror is cracked

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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K61 VBW is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 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 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 K61 VBW, 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 K61 VBW registered?

K61 VBW is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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