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K838 WEC

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,224 mi
Last recorded47,224 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 WEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 47,224 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 47,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filler neck breather pipe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,105 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 39,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear both sides bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,100 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 39,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,004 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 36,945 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,604 miles

all suspension components corrodid

Fail 5 Oct 2012 30,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all suspension components corrodid

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 29,742 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 29,742 miles

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

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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K838 WEC is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K838 WEC, 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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K838 WEC is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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