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L454 DNP

1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

163,137 mi
Last recorded163,137 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs111,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL454 DNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2009 163,137 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 163,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 162,642 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaking on to exhaust

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F backing plate insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2007 148,752 miles

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

Oil leak

chassis damaged nearside front

Fail 6 Oct 2007 148,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

chassis damaged nearside front

Pass 27 Jul 2006 136,565 miles

corrosion starting osf wheel arch

corrosion to osr trailing arm

rear brake discs corroding

slight corrosion front to rear and rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Jul 2006 136,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear brake hoeses perishing

corrosion to osr trailing arm

nsr tyre close to limit

rear brake discs corroding

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

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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L454 DNP is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Black 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 L454 DNP, 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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L454 DNP is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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