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N440 MCW

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 MCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 68,845 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 57,910 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,015 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 55,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,944 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,859 miles

front discs corroded

slight stepping rear tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,833 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 54,628 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,094 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 53,515 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 53,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 53,055 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 51,149 miles

front discs corroded

front tyres low tread on inner edges

outer cv gaiters splitting

Fail 20 Sep 2005 51,148 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

fr discs corroded on inner edges

front tyres low on inner edges

outer cv gaiters splitting

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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N440 MCW is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N440 MCW, 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 N440 MCW registered?

N440 MCW is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N440 MCW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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