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N324 RUT

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,499 mi
Last recorded72,499 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 RUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2018 72,499 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,794 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 67,758 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,057 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,646 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 63,645 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,842 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 62,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,484 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 60,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,963 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,232 miles

N/S/R Trailing arm rusty

O/S/R Trailing arm rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,730 miles

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

O/S/R Radius arm rusty

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,256 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,275 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,275 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 45,560 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 45,560 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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N324 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N324 RUT, 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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N324 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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