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N291 RNR

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,316 mi
Last recorded97,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 RNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,316 miles

deep crack to offside outer c.v.gaiter

offside rear shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge-close to legal limit

Fail 19 Jan 2011 97,316 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

deep crack to offside outer c.v.gaiter

offside rear shock absorber leaking

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge-close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2010 95,168 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,643 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 89,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,571 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 86,571 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 82,196 miles

footbrake travel in need of attention

front brake imbalance

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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N291 RNR is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N291 RNR, 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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N291 RNR is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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