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N473 AVE

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,598 mi
Last recorded130,598 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 AVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 130,598 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 124,959 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 121,914 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 121,880 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 117,167 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2005 111,895 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 111,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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N473 AVE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N473 AVE, 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 N473 AVE registered?

N473 AVE is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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