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L808 VRV

1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Blue Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

164,738 mi
Last recorded164,738 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs111,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL808 VRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 164,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 164,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 149,246 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2006 149,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Apr 2006 148,739 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all front and rear suspension components corroded

all rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

front number plate fading and loose in mounting

fuel pipes corroded

nsf outer sill damaged

oil leak

osr wheel arch damaged and corroded

small areas of underbody corrosion

small chips in windscreen

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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L808 VRV is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Blue with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L808 VRV, 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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What year was L808 VRV registered?

L808 VRV is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 6 June 1994.

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