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L508 RHE

1994 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

219,600 mi
Last recorded219,600 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL508 RHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 219,600 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between back box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 211,771 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 211,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 199,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 199,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated not fitted right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated not fitted right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 198,272 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 198,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 195,249 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 195,248 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 195,095 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 193,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 193,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 193,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 191,705 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f seat slightly loose

Pass 15 Dec 2009 188,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 184,698 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 180,725 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 175,827 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 175,827 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 169,403 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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L508 RHE is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 96,524 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 L508 RHE, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L508 RHE is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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