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L316 DKN

1993 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,796 mi
Last recorded120,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 DKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2008 120,796 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 120,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 26 Jul 2007 112,460 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 112,276 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s and n/s/f outer cv joints worn

Pass 28 Jul 2006 102,388 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 102,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L316 DKN is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L316 DKN, 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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L316 DKN is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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