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K81 BKG

1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

146,628 mi
Last recorded146,628 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs114,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 BKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2008 146,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres perishing

chassis and body corrosion all over

nsf tyre puncture

osf inner cv boot insecure

rear fuel lines rusted

Pass 17 Oct 2007 144,076 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 144,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of front brake discs

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

power steering pump damp

Pass 18 Oct 2006 134,752 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 134,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2005 121,099 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 121,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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K81 BKG is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 114,380 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 K81 BKG, 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 33 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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K81 BKG is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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