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N321 NFB

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,227 mi
Last recorded22,227 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 NFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,227 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 22,227 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,487 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,605 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 14,395 miles

rear wiper blade split. accident repaired. offside rear brake disc slight corrosion.

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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N321 NFB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N321 NFB, 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 N321 NFB registered?

N321 NFB is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N321 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 NFB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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