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L279 EKM

1994 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,228 mi
Last recorded80,228 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 EKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,228 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 77,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 73,106 miles

exhaust very rusty ar front and centre mount perised,nsr tyre worn near to min limit,front brake discs worn to acc limit.rear pad worn to min,discs worn/rustedoil cooler pipes rusted/leaking,brake hoses perished rusty unber side.door damaged.

Fail 5 Jun 2006 73,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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L279 EKM is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 L279 EKM, 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 L279 EKM registered?

L279 EKM is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L279 EKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L279 EKM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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