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L852 VAE

1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,175 mi
Last recorded98,175 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs111,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 VAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 98,175 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 76,002 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,597 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 69,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L852 VAE is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L852 VAE, 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 L852 VAE registered?

L852 VAE is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L852 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L852 VAE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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