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K814 LHW

1992 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,618 mi
Last recorded172,618 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK814 LHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 172,618 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION IN VARIOUS PLACES

FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Fail 22 Dec 2010 172,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

ADVANCED CORROSION IN VARIOUS PLACES

FRONT AND REAR PADS LOW

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Pass 23 Dec 2009 164,497 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

both front flexy in poor condition

front and rear sub frames rusted

fuel pipes corroded

heat shield on exhaust insercure

most under body thin and rusted

some corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 21 Dec 2009 164,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

both front flexy in poor condition

front and rear sub frames rusted

fuel pipes corroded

heat shield on exhaust insercure

most under body thin and rusted

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 12 Dec 2008 156,920 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s cv gaiter has minor leak

o/s outer sill has accident damage

Fail 12 Dec 2008 156,918 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)

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

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

o/s cv gaiter has minor leak

o/s outer sill has accident damage

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 11 Dec 2007 148,990 miles

both brake hoses perished

Fail 11 Dec 2007 148,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both brake hoses perished

Pass 12 Dec 2006 141,040 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear ferrules corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2005 134,243 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 134,243 miles

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

Poor pad contact on rear discs

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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K814 LHW is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K814 LHW, 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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K814 LHW is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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