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K373 RLO

1993 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

57,914 mi
Last recorded57,914 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK373 RLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,914 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 56,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,453 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 55,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 55,344 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

all under body very rusty.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 55,326 miles

Emissions not tested because of exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all under body very rusty.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,109 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,104 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,824 miles

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2015 52,819 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

all suspension components showing signs of surfice corrision

rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 52,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,670 miles

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 51,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 50,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack slightly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,891 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,214 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 49,212 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 48,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear suspension units slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,382 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 46,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 44,942 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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K373 RLO is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 K373 RLO, 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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K373 RLO is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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