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K65 ERF

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK65 ERF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 104,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 104,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear all suspension corroded

Front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Rear Offside and nearside trailing arm bushes perishing

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and near chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,608 miles

Front Subframe and suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Caliper. Staines

Nearside Rear Shock absorber seaping advise

Oil leak advise

Rear Inner Offside and nearside. Sills and chassis corrosion

Rear Subframe and suspension. Corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 104,449 miles

Advise oil leak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two front to rear advise (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension corroded all

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Signs of seaping (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Inner Offside and nearside sills corroded

Rear Offside and nearside stabilizer arms corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside top strut mounting area unable to see enough to determin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,268 miles

Advise oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Seaping advise (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded advise

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

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

Rear Inner Offside and Nearside sills corroded

Rear Offside and Nearside stabiliser arms corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside top strut mounting area unable to see enough to determine (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front and rear ,all, advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Two front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 104,043 miles

All suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Sealing advise (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

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

Rear Inner Offside and nearside sills corroded

Rear Offside and nearside stabiliser arms corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside top strut mounting area corroded unable to see enough to determine (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Two front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 103,835 miles

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

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

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

Rear Offside and near side inner sills corroded

Rear Offside and nearside suspension corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 103,357 miles

Front and rear suspension corrosion advise

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Offside and Nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,716 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front and rear suspension corroded but not excessive

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 102,710 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front and rear suspension corroded but not excessive

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,013 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,467 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside rear outer sill corrosion

Offside rear trailing arm bushes perishing and worn

coil spring corroded Offside nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 100,431 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside nearside rear inner sills corrodeed

Fail 24 Apr 2015 100,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside nearside rear inner sills corrodeed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,370 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise brake servo lower corroded

advise corrosion nearside front outer sill and offside rear outer sill

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,204 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,669 miles

Nearside rear brakes slight binding

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear side skirts fitted nearside/offside rear sills

Pass 5 May 2011 91,965 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear outer sills plastic skirts fitted

Pass 5 May 2010 90,133 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 88,244 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 86,753 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2008 86,745 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 83,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise near side rear tyre tread distorting

off side front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 15 May 2006 79,115 miles

avise rear road springs corroded

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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K65 ERF is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K65 ERF, 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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K65 ERF is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 May 1993.

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