MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,549 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both underbody chassis rails previously damaged
corrosion dents & scratches to various panels
front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn
rear brake pads worn low
stonechips in screen
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both underbody chassis rails previously damaged
corrosion dents & scratches to various panels
front brake disc inner faces corroded & worn
front bumper valance trim insecure
rear brake pads worn low
rear wiper split
slight bind from front brakes
stonechips in screen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system deteriorated
floor pan corroded and damaged
front brake discs corroded
oil on engine and steering rack
slight corrossion on various brake pipes
various suspension components corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system deteriorated
floor pan corroded and damaged
front brake discs corroded
oil on engine and steering rack
slight corrossion on various brake pipes
various suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N162 BNU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 N162 BNU, 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 N162 BNU registered?
N162 BNU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 28 February 1996.
Is N162 BNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N162 BNU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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