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L183 KSS

1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Grey Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,570 mi
Last recorded114,570 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs114,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 KSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2007 114,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

smell of fuel from filler area

Pass 10 Feb 2006 107,133 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 107,133 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs?

Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149
constant velocity joint gaiter split 109
brake disc excessively pitted 97
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L183 KSS is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Grey with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 114,380 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 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L183 KSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L183 KSS registered?

L183 KSS is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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