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K20 MAR

1997 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,042 mi
Last recorded77,042 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 MAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,042 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 72,434 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,022 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,788 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,304 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,281 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

exhaust back box holed and blowing

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,239 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,414 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,155 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 61,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,220 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,965 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 43,993 miles

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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K20 MAR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 86,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K20 MAR, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K20 MAR is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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