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L581 GYL

1993 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,555 mi
Last recorded114,555 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 GYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 114,555 miles

both rear brake discs corroded/ pitted

ctr rear brakepipes starting to corrode

drivers washer jet partialy blocked

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads very low

front exhaust and rear exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

rear brake pads low

slight blow front front exhaust joint

windscreen marked

Fail 22 Apr 2009 114,555 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake discs corroded/ pitted

ctr rear brakepipes starting to corrode

drivers washer jet partialy blocked

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads very low

front exhaust and rear exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

rear brake pads low

slight blow front front exhaust joint

windscreen marked

Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 108,998 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 108,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 105,624 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 105,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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L581 GYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L581 GYL, 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 L581 GYL registered?

L581 GYL is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 5 October 1993.

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