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L201 MFC

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL201 MFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,475 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 97,854 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2005 89,781 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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L201 MFC is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L201 MFC, 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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What year was L201 MFC registered?

L201 MFC is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 21 May 1994.

Is L201 MFC safe to buy?

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