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L548 KFU

1999 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,330 mi
Last recorded87,330 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-3119,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 KFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 87,330 miles

majoe engine oil leak

off side front outer sill damaged

centre section of exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2006 87,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

centre section of exhaust corroded

major engine oil leak

off side front outer sill damaged

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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L548 KFU is a 1999 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 1999 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 119,984 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 L548 KFU, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L548 KFU registered?

L548 KFU is a 1999 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is L548 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L548 KFU 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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