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MAZ 6875

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

172,292 mi
Last recorded172,292 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 6875
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 172,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis crossmember. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroding.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis rail under battery tray. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s rear axle hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding.

partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2024 172,276 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension components corroding.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of chassis under battery. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding.

partial sill covers fitted.

Fail 17 Jun 2024 172,273 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroding.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top off chassis under battery tray. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding.

partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 172,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under battery tray. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing slightly notchy. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at n/s rear by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom front of inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at n/s rear by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom front of inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension components corrosion forming.

partial sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Jun 2023 172,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under battery tray. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing slightly notchy. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at n/s rear by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom front of inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at n/s rear by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom front of inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front & rear suspension components corrosion forming.

partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2022 172,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper top shock mount noisy on lock to lock

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake performance low compared with o/s

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit deteriorated and loose

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery tray heavily corroded

vehicle has general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 16 Jun 2022 172,186 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing below shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper top shock mount noisy on lock to lock check

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low compared with off side

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

battery tray heavily corroded battery still secure

vehicle has general corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 26 May 2021 172,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under battery. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front battery tray corroded, but secure.

Nearside Front suspension strut slightly notchy in operation.

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 172,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under battery tray. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal door sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery tray is corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 171,781 miles

general wear on all bushes

welding repairs all over underside of car

welding repairs well covered

Pass 22 May 2018 171,018 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis under battery tray. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

partial door sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 May 2017 170,002 miles

Front corrosion forming in at the front of floor pans.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rubber mount deteriorated. (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front corrosion forming in chassis under battery.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to o/s rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rubber mount deteriorated. (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion forming in front and rear suspension components.

partial sill covers fitted.

Fail 23 May 2017 169,980 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front corrosion forming in at the front of floor pans.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rubber mount deteriorated. (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front corrosion forming in chassis under battery.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to o/s rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rubber mount deteriorated. (2.5.B.1b)

corrosion forming in front and rear suspension components.

corrosion forming in front and rear suspension components.

partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 May 2016 168,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front chassis, corrosion forming.

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper blade has a slight split.

partial sill covers fitted.

Fail 25 May 2016 168,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front chassis, corrosion forming.

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiper blade has a slight split.

partial sill covers fitted.

Pass 20 May 2015 167,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

general corrosion to underside of body

osr tyre slight perishing

Pass 29 May 2014 166,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexie detetiorated but not blowing

Fail 27 May 2014 166,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexie detetiorated but not blowing

Pass 20 May 2013 163,808 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 163,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust flexie detetiorating but not blowing

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 May 2012 160,665 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 160,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorating but not blowing

nearside front foglight not working

nearside front tyre has a tear on the inner sidewall but doesnt expose any cords

Pass 26 May 2011 157,527 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 152,886 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 152,867 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 147,875 miles

partial door sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 May 2009 147,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

partial door sill covers fitted.

Pass 16 May 2008 138,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 128,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 17 May 2006 120,711 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f aim on higher limit

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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MAZ 6875 is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 MAZ 6875, 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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MAZ 6875 is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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