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L485 GYU

1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,205 mi
Last recorded111,205 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs111,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 GYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 1.8I Abs
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 111,205 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 111,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 98,412 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 98,407 miles

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 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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L485 GYU is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L485 GYU, 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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L485 GYU is a 1994 Mazda MX-3 1.8I Abs, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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