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L281 CKR

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL281 CKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 100,083 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 90,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,850 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,849 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,260 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,063 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery corosion present

Fail 22 Apr 2010 74,028 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,028 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,309 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre wearing slightly

noisy cv joint advise investigate

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre wearing slightly

noisy cv joint advise investigate

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,368 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 64,368 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise rear shocks deteriorating

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,792 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 59,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,804 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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L281 CKR 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 66.7%.

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 L281 CKR, 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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L281 CKR is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 23 March 1994.

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