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L518 MKY

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,281 mi
Last recorded85,281 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2005
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 MKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2005 85,281 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 85,281 miles

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

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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L518 MKY is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L518 MKY, 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 L518 MKY registered?

L518 MKY is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L518 MKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 MKY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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