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L578 TGH

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,029 mi
Last recorded38,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 38,029 miles

Both front tyres are aged 2004 and slightly perished

Both rear tyres are aged 2002, perished and have deep cracks

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to centre section join (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight underside corrosion in places

Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,355 miles

Both front tyres are aged (2004) and perishing

Both rear tyres are aged (2002) and perishing

Front registration plate is slightly damaged

Under body corrosion in places

Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both into radiator (2.3.2)

Front both transmission cooling pipes, into radiator, slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general under-body corrosion

nearside rear and both front tyres perishing 185/65 R14 H 2002

slight engine oil leak

tailgate struts do not support the weight of the tailgate

Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,062 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished 185.65.14h

slight underside corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2013 34,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 34,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,244 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,773 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 33,773 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,816 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,014 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,026 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 30,026 miles

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

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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L578 TGH is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L578 TGH, 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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L578 TGH is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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