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L326 FLJ

1994 Mazda MX-3

Grey Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,392 mi
Last recorded97,392 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL326 FLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2011 97,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres cracking in sidewall

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear brake disc rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2010 90,237 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear tyres cracking in tread

offside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2009 80,639 miles

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

Front registration plate monor crack damage, suggest replae soon.

Please be advised that nearside and offside door sills have factory trim covers fitted, thus preventing full inspection of these areas.

all four tyres are perished on outer side wall s.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 80,636 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate monor crack damage, suggest replae soon.

Please be advised that nearside and offside door sills have factory trim covers fitted, thus preventing full inspection of these areas.

all four tyres are perished on outer side wall s.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,478 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 72,386 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Stone chips to screen

Front number plate damaged.

General underside corrosion.

O/S headlamp glass cracked.

Rear brake pipes abit corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,713 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L326 FLJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in Grey with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L326 FLJ, 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 L326 FLJ registered?

L326 FLJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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