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N146 YRJ

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 YRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,567 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion to sills and underside

Fail 3 Apr 2014 96,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

general corrosion to sills and underside

oil leak (looks like its from rocker cover)

slight bind to offside rear

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside outer sill starting to feel weak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,593 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside outer sill starting to feel weak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,019 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,437 miles

Corrosion to front inner wheel arches.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,730 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 70,730 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 67,788 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 67,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,264 miles

Catalyst corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,919 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 62,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 56,076 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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N146 YRJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N146 YRJ, 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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N146 YRJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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