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L889 DHB

1993 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,619 mi
Last recorded101,619 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 DHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,619 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres getting close too limit

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear coil springs and mount points corroded

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

Slight play in both front ANTI-ROLL bar drop links

Fail 11 Dec 2013 101,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front tyres getting close too limit

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear coil springs and mount points corroded

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

Slight play in both front ANTI-ROLL bar drop links

Fail 22 Aug 2011 99,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,232 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 95,436 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 95,436 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 92,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,116 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 90,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,602 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 79,723 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 79,562 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L889 DHB is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L889 DHB, 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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What year was L889 DHB registered?

L889 DHB is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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