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K389 SDG

1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,824 mi
Last recorded107,824 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs113,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK389 SDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2007 107,824 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 107,824 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 103,519 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 103,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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K389 SDG is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.4% with a typical mileage of 113,699 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 K389 SDG, 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 34 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 K389 SDG registered?

K389 SDG is a 1992 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 15 October 1992.

Is K389 SDG safe to buy?

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