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K5 KSK

1997 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-386,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 KSK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 141,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 139,425 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 139,418 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 137,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,945 miles

Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,936 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 130,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 130,957 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 127,410 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 121,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,418 miles

All tyres perished between tread.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,715 miles

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perishing.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Pass 4 Oct 2014 87,899 miles

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight fluid residue at steering rack.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 87,774 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses slightly perished.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight fluid residue at steering rack.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,792 miles

Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,916 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 30,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,371 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 18,999 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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K5 KSK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 K5 KSK, 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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What year was K5 KSK registered?

K5 KSK is a 1997 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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