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M198 LYL

1994 Mazda MX-3 V6

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,218 mi
Last recorded141,218 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-3 V6104,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 LYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 141,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 136,855 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advise surface rust to under body

Pass 1 Jun 2006 131,074 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 131,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 May 2006 130,910 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 V6?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 191 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
brake disc excessively pitted 61
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M198 LYL is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-3 V6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 104,090 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 V6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M198 LYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 V6 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-3 V6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M198 LYL registered?

M198 LYL is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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