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R562 KGO

1998 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

87,244 mi
Last recorded87,244 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-381,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 KGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 87,244 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 87,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,985 miles

offside front brake dust guard rusted (parts missing)

Fail 24 Feb 2025 86,983 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

exhaust shield rusted and loose

offside front brake dust guard rusted (parts missing)

Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,831 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 86,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 86,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,228 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,767 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,276 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,605 miles

subframe corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 84,601 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

subframe corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,423 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 81,867 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 81,027 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

rear discs has slight rust

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 81,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside & offside rear discs had slight rust

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,657 miles

noise from front suspension but no play found

Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

noise from front suspension but no play found

Pass 9 Sep 2013 77,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,725 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,856 miles

slight oil on steering rack?

slight play on steering wheel?

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,396 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 75,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,190 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 73,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,729 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 69,726 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 61,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,008 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,259 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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R562 KGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 81,667 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R562 KGO, 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 28 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 R562 KGO registered?

R562 KGO is a 1998 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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