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K97 RBP

1993 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,966 mi
Last recorded187,966 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2008 187,966 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front No.Plate damaged

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 184,983 miles

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

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

both front headlight images poor

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 24 Nov 2005 182,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

non obligatory mirror damaged

odometer figures mis-aligned †f/number plate damaged

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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K97 RBP is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 102,125 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K97 RBP, 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 33 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 K97 RBP registered?

K97 RBP is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K97 RBP safe to buy?

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