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K837 XTT

1993 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

179,401 mi
Last recorded179,401 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK837 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 179,401 miles

Advise given on front wheel arch clearance.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 179,384 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing ball joints. (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 175,049 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 166,317 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 159,559 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 156,405 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 154,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 151,441 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 147,535 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 141,171 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 141,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 140,293 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 140,252 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 139,796 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 138,765 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 138,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 138,286 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 135,255 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 129,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 123,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 113,975 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 107,412 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 107,412 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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K837 XTT is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K837 XTT, 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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What year was K837 XTT registered?

K837 XTT is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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