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K310 FNT

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,189 mi
Last recorded125,189 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK310 FNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 125,189 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 118,417 miles

Oil leak

smell of fuel but no evidence of fuel leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 111,307 miles

engine under tray fitted , steering rack wet with oil , front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low , o/s/f tyre worn low/perrished , n/s/f tyre worn on edges , oil leaks , exhaust joints cororded , brake hoses perrished , surface corrosion to various brake pipes , slight corrosion to front & rear discs ,

Pass 18 May 2007 103,238 miles

Automatic transmission fluid leak.

Rubber gaiters on all 4 shock absorbers deteriorated.

Fail 16 May 2007 103,232 miles

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

Automatic transmission fluid leak.

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

Rubber gaiters on all 4 shock absorbers deteriorated.

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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K310 FNT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K310 FNT, 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 K310 FNT registered?

K310 FNT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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