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L607 KAR

1993 Mazda MX-3

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL607 KAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 117,268 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front tyres worn 3mm.

rear wiper washer n/w.

surface rust in front & rear suspension areas.

Fail 28 May 2015 117,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front tyres worn 3mm.

surface rust in front & rear suspension areas

very bad oil leaks around engine area.

Fail 5 Jun 2014 114,653 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust cover bellows are adrift and split

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak from off side of engine

Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,653 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust cover bellows are adrift and split

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak from off side of engine

Pass 30 May 2013 111,105 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 111,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 109,539 miles

oil leaks around bottom of gear box area.

surface corrosion in front to rear fuel pipe.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 108,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r seat base insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2010 105,392 miles

headlamp dip switch suspect.

n/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on outside edge.

n/s/f wiper washer jet partly blocked.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 101,185 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 101,185 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leaks around engine & gear box areas.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,845 miles

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

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

Oil leaking around engine and gearbox.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,371 miles

both outer c/v boots slightly perished.

n/s washer jet blocked. †engine and gearbox have oil leaks.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,192 miles

o/s/r calyper sticky.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 88,140 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

bad oil leaks around engine & gear box areas. †n/s/f tyre worn 2mm & worn on outside edge. †o/s/r tyre worn 2mm. †n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

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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L607 KAR is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L607 KAR, 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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L607 KAR is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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