CarVerify

Free Car Check

L79 VTY

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,315 mi
Last recorded88,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 VTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,315 miles

Corrosion evident on all suspension components and members

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear outer undersill corroded and should recieve early attention

offside floor to undersill join expossed and corroding

offside front shock absorber 'Damp' and should also recieve early attention

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,699 miles

General underbody corrosion apparent

Oil leak

Small windscreen chip in zone 'B'

Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,613 miles

Checks to be kept on general underbody corrosion

Oil leak

small windscreen chip in zone 'b'

Fail 9 Jul 2008 82,613 miles

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

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

Checks to be kept on general underbody corrosion

Oil leak

small windscreen chip in zone 'b'

Pass 3 Jul 2007 79,813 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Small chip windscreen, in zone 'B', checks to be kept

Fail 2 Jul 2007 79,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 76,143 miles

Checks to be kept on corroding Offside Bodysill and undersill

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear friction surface of both front brake discs are corroding

Small chip windscreen, but ok for test

Fail 17 Jul 2006 76,143 miles

Checks to be kept on corroding Offside Bodysill and undersill

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear friction surface of both front brake discs are corroding

Small chip windscreen, but ok for test

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Mazda MX-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L79 VTY is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L79 VTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L79 VTY?

You can check the full history of L79 VTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L79 VTY registered?

L79 VTY is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L79 VTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L79 VTY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L79 VTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L79 VTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.