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L578 XCV

1993 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,522 mi
Last recorded172,522 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 XCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 172,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 164,222 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 164,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 153,978 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 131,528 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 131,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,333 miles

n/s head lamp image only just acceptable

Fail 2 Feb 2007 118,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished n/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2006 106,374 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 106,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers on outer sills

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 XCV is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L578 XCV, 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 L578 XCV registered?

L578 XCV is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L578 XCV safe to buy?

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