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L484 GYU

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,778 mi
Last recorded120,778 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 GYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 120,778 miles

Centre brake pipes corroded

Front brake pads low

Front exhaust clamp adrift

O/S/F Tyre low tread

O/S/R Sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Slight noise on O/S/R Wheel bearing

Fail 8 Dec 2011 120,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre brake pipes corroded

Front brake pads low

Front exhaust clamp adrift

O/S/F Tyre low tread

O/S/R Sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Slight noise on O/S/R Wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 115,748 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 115,748 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 109,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 103,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 97,366 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 97,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

NS/REAR FURREL IS CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 89,938 miles

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

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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L484 GYU is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L484 GYU, 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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What year was L484 GYU registered?

L484 GYU is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L484 GYU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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