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B4 FAW

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,559 mi
Last recorded126,559 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 FAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 126,559 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 126,559 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 118,077 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyres wearing low on tread depth

Fail 7 Apr 2009 118,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyres wearing low on tread depth

Pass 19 Mar 2008 109,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 98,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 87,234 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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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B4 FAW is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 86,042 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 B4 FAW, 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 30 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 B4 FAW registered?

B4 FAW is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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