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L246 AAB

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,467 mi
Last recorded61,467 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 AAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,467 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,092 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,182 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,704 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,662 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,153 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 53,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 51,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,960 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracked in side walls and tread

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,901 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres cracking in treads

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,231 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 46,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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L246 AAB is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L246 AAB, 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 L246 AAB registered?

L246 AAB is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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