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N418 XFL

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,947 mi
Last recorded90,947 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 XFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

abs system has been disconnected

front tyres low on inner edges due to wheel alignment fault

n/s/r tyre perishing and wearing unevenly

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2016 90,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive due to engine miss fire (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

abs system has been disconnected

front tyres low on inner edges due to wheel alignment fault

n/s/r tyre perishing and wearing unevenly

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,533 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front sub-frame and bottom arms showing signs of corrosion

inner sills and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2014 86,063 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing uneavenly wheel allignment fault

Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,063 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing uneavenly wheel allignment fault

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres tread faces deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2013 83,444 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres tread faces deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 79,909 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,909 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,465 miles

exhaust corroded and starting to blow

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,482 miles

both sills corroding

exhaust corroded and starting to blow

offside front tyre worn around inner edges

play in nearside front drop link

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2010 69,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both sills corroding

exhaust corroded and starting to blow

offside front tyre worn around inner edges

play in nearside front drop link

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,383 miles

slight play in both front drop links

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,383 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,448 miles

slight knock offside outer drive shaft joint.

Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,302 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 60,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 57,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 57,008 miles

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

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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N418 XFL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N418 XFL, 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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N418 XFL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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