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R956 TKR

2002 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda MX-3112,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 TKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 75,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 75,861 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight seepage from n/s of power steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2024 74,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 74,788 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 72,890 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 72,890 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 71,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 71,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,984 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 69,972 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,336 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,922 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 66,922 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,915 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 63,915 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,770 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,866 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,136 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 55,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2011 52,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,623 miles

o/side and n/side rear tyres have small cracks in side walls.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/side and n/side rear tyres have small cracks in side walls.

Pass 27 May 2009 48,094 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 48,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 May 2008 44,729 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2008 44,709 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,648 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,377 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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R956 TKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 112,164 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 R956 TKR, 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 24 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R956 TKR is a 2002 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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