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K73 KCA

1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,018 mi
Last recorded132,018 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs113,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 KCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 132,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 126,706 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 126,668 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2007 126,656 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 109,616 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 109,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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K73 KCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K73 KCA, 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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K73 KCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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