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L145 UMB

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,131 mi
Last recorded175,131 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL145 UMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 175,131 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 175,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 166,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2009 156,453 miles

LIGHT CORROSION INNER SILLS

O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARING IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN LOW

THE NO PLATE LAMPS ARE LOOSE

Fail 22 Jul 2009 156,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

LIGHT CORROSION INNER SILLS

O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARING IS WORN

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE HOSES ARE WORN

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN LOW

THE NO PLATE LAMPS ARE LOOSE

Pass 21 Jul 2008 138,172 miles

THE N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

LIGHT CORROSION ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDER CAR

OIL LEAK

THE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES ARE WORN

THE N/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT BEARING IS WORN

THE REAR BRAKE FLEXI FERRULS ARE CORRODED

THE REAR NO PLATE LAMP IS LOOSE

Fail 19 Jul 2008 138,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

LIGHT CORROSION ON ALL THE METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDER CAR

OIL LEAK

THE EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION IS CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES ARE WORN

THE N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER IS DAMP

THE REAR BRAKE FLEXI FERRULS ARE CORRODED

THE REAR NO PLATE LAMP IS LOOSE

Pass 7 Aug 2007 129,120 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 129,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 121,129 miles

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

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
Full Mazda MX-3 reliability report

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L145 UMB is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 96,524 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 L145 UMB, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L145 UMB is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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