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L555 DSB

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,021 mi
Last recorded98,021 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 DSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 98,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,905 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 86,905 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L555 DSB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L555 DSB, 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 L555 DSB registered?

L555 DSB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is L555 DSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 DSB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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