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L304 ABC

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,483 mi
Last recorded164,483 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 ABC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 164,483 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

rear suspension corroded

screen cracked outside swept area

Fail 15 Mar 2012 164,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

rear suspension corroded

screen cracked outside swept area

Fail 6 Jan 2012 163,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Jan 2011 160,478 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas not yet excessive

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front tyres low on edges (205/55r15 )

Fail 24 Jan 2011 160,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion in prescribed areas not yet excessive

drivers seat belt slow to retract

front tyres low on edges (205/55r15 )

Pass 28 Jan 2010 155,525 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 155,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 149,644 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 143,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 136,706 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODING BAD

O/S/R BRAKE PAD SPRING INCORRECTLY FITTED

REAR BOX CORRODING

SLIGHT MARKS ON O/S/R BRAKE DISCS

Pass 23 Jan 2006 128,479 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear trailing arms listed were powder coated which is flaking off leaving corrosion recommend afull strip down and inspection.

Fail 23 Jan 2006 128,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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L304 ABC is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 102,125 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L304 ABC, 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 33 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 L304 ABC registered?

L304 ABC is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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