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L652 DAX

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

135,456 mi
Last recorded135,456 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 DAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 135,456 miles

Oil leak

coffosion present on exhaust system

corrosion present on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2007 128,979 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 128,965 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 128,264 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 128,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front+rear subframes+exhaust badly corroding

metal fuel pipes corroding

n/s washer partially blocked

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

oil leaks from engine

pads getting low

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

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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L652 DAX is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L652 DAX, 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 L652 DAX registered?

L652 DAX is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L652 DAX safe to buy?

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