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L423 WDL

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,942 mi
Last recorded83,942 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 WDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 83,942 miles

front brake discs corroed

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

passenger wiper smearing slightly

suspension component's corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,070 miles

Front both seat belts replaced with harnesses

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

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 8 Jan 2016 81,070 miles

Front both seat belts replaced with harnesses

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,601 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2014 79,505 miles

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

Offside Outer 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)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 73,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED INSIDE SIDEWALL

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

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED INSIDE SIDEWALL

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 73,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED INSIDE SIDEWALL

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

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED INSIDE SIDEWALL

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 71,700 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,060 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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L423 WDL is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L423 WDL, 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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L423 WDL is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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