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K989 PDL

1992 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,479 mi
Last recorded87,479 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3106,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 PDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 87,479 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 87,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner section (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner section (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,552 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

rear exhaust silencer noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2015 78,552 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre heavily worn inner edge

rear exhaust silencer noisy

Fail 16 Jun 2014 72,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2013 69,238 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 May 2012 67,815 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 67,815 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 65,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 64,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 61,349 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 61,349 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 58,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 55,711 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 55,711 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 52,505 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 49,897 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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K989 PDL is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 K989 PDL, 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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K989 PDL is a 1992 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 September 1992.

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