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CBZ 873

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,046 mi
Last recorded93,046 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBZ 873
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 93,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front metal warning device to front pads close to brake disc

fuel cap seal slightly splitting on edges

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 1 Aug 2012 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front metal warning device to front pads close to brake disc

fuel cap seal slightly splitting on edges

handbrake travel slightly long

x2 bulbs not working on high level brake light

Fail 16 Jul 2012 92,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,628 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,628 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 68,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,983 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs slightly worn

Fail 20 May 2009 63,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 501,827 miles

both wiper blades in poor condition [split] recommend rep[alcement before re-test.

child seat fitted to nearside front.

exhaust blow rear joint just acceptable.

nearside front outer cv gaitor heavily perished/cracked recommend replacement.

unable to check wiper blades fully due to washers not working.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 211,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wiper blades in poor condition [split] recommend rep[alcement before re-test.

child seat fitted to nearside front.

exhaust blow rear joint just acceptable.

nearside front outer cv gaitor heavily perished/cracked recommend replacement.

unable to check wiper blades fully due to washers not working.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 47,793 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2007 47,695 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,667 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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CBZ 873 is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 CBZ 873, 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 CBZ 873 registered?

CBZ 873 is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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