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K87 PLW

1992 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 PLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 101,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 100,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracking on walls, poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,349 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 98,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 97,499 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 97,499 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 95,722 miles

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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K87 PLW is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K87 PLW, 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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What year was K87 PLW registered?

K87 PLW is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 November 1992.

Is K87 PLW safe to buy?

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