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K853 KGW

1993 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,112 mi
Last recorded32,112 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-3102,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 KGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 32,112 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody painted with underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2025 32,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 32,002 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 31,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 31,774 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 29,187 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 28,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 28,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,895 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 26,192 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,838 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 24,641 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,445 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 24,072 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 23,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 22,489 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 22,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K853 KGW is a 1993 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K853 KGW, 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 K853 KGW registered?

K853 KGW is a 1993 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K853 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K853 KGW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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