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L448 MSO

1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Grey Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,479 mi
Last recorded87,479 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs111,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 MSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 87,479 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 87,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 79,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 79,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,502 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion starting on front and rear suspension arms

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake performance near minimum limits

Fail 12 Dec 2006 72,502 miles

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

Battery insecure

Corrosion starting on front and rear suspension arms.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parkimg brake performance near limits †

Fail 24 Mar 2006 7,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs?

Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149
constant velocity joint gaiter split 109
brake disc excessively pitted 97
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L448 MSO is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Grey with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 111,318 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 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L448 MSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L448 MSO registered?

L448 MSO is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L448 MSO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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