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L885 ETT

1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

130,773 mi
Last recorded130,773 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs111,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 ETT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 130,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracking to power steering pump drive belt

Fail 25 Jan 2007 130,717 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some cracking to power steering pump drive belt

Pass 1 Feb 2006 125,101 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 125,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Some cracking to power steering belt.

Fail 5 Oct 2005 122,637 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates crack but secure

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
Full Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs reliability report

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L885 ETT 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 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 L885 ETT, 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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L885 ETT is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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