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L573 GVU

1994 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-396,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL573 GVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2011 85,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Foot and handbrake efficiencies only just met - rear brakes may need adustment/repair

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,088 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 83,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,024 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 82,024 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 80,674 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vibration on exhaust †slight wear in ball joints and anti rollbar links †chip in screen †brake hoses cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2007 80,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vibration on exhaust †slight wear in balljoints †slight wear in antiroll bar links †chip ,in screen †front brake hoses cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2006 75,658 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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L573 GVU is a 1994 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 55.6%.

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 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 L573 GVU, 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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L573 GVU is a 1994 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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