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L491 AFK

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,287 mi
Last recorded158,287 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 AFK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 158,287 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 158,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 152,583 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s head light starting to condensate on inside but pattern ok at moment.

slight brake judder on n/s/f brake

Fail 1 Feb 2013 152,583 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s head light starting to condensate on inside but pattern ok at moment.

slight brake judder on n/s/f brake.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 144,151 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 144,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 135,000 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 135,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 123,681 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 123,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 113,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 113,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 101,123 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 100,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

evidence of fluid leakage power steering resevoir

rear brake discs heat damage

Pass 14 Feb 2007 95,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 95,687 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 90,576 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 90,575 miles

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

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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L491 AFK is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L491 AFK, 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 L491 AFK registered?

L491 AFK is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 November 1993.

Is L491 AFK safe to buy?

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