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L874 DKK

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,295 mi
Last recorded131,295 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 DKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 131,295 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 125,898 miles

Exhaust intermediate section hanger broken(exhaust still adequately supported)

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

N/S/R brake caliper wet with fluid

N/S/R tyre side wall had a chunk missing (cords not on show)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak on engine

power steering reservoir misted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 120,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2012 114,662 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 114,662 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 108,639 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)

front discs inner faces corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2010 102,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 102,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 96,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

PAS drive belt cracked

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

extra ancillary belt cracked

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,745 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

p/s belt and alt belt cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2007 83,718 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 83,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

alternator belt cracked

n/s driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2006 77,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 77,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2005 71,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 71,502 miles

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

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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L874 DKK is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L874 DKK, 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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L874 DKK is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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