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K748 BWO

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,683 mi
Last recorded208,683 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK748 BWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 208,683 miles

MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 206,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2008 206,120 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all metal brake pipes getting rusty

lots of surface corrosion under vehicle

slight drag nearside rear brake

sump damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2007 197,558 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 197,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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K748 BWO is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,800cc 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 K748 BWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K748 BWO registered?

K748 BWO is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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