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L689 MNV

1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Grey Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,405 mi
Last recorded146,405 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs111,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 MNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 146,405 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 146,401 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2006 140,202 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 140,202 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

advise gear linkage insecure from its mounting

adviseexhaust rear joint leaking gasses

Pass 15 Dec 2005 129,559 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2005 129,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs?

Based on 1,323 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

57.5%
Pass Rate
5,963
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 197
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149
constant velocity joint gaiter split 109
brake disc excessively pitted 97
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L689 MNV is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Grey with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 111,318 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 1.8I Abs fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L689 MNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L689 MNV is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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