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K965 TFX

1992 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,609 mi
Last recorded173,609 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK965 TFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 173,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 169,954 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Nearside wiper blade split may need attention soon

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Power steering resevoir damp

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 169,949 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 165,511 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 165,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 158,895 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 158,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 149,206 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 149,206 miles

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

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

ns outer sill seam damaged,nsr droplink worn,rear metal brake pipes above fuel tank corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2006 143,456 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 143,456 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside rear brake hose securing clip missing.

advise offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2005 135,104 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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K965 TFX is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K965 TFX, 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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K965 TFX is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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