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N475 XJH

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,541 mi
Last recorded72,541 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN475 XJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,541 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged & loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators + wearing edges + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear service brake low readings just passed brake test

Rear wiper blades deteriorated/defective

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,540 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad on disk (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged & loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators + wearing edges + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear service brake low readings just passed brake test

Rear wiper blades deteriorated/defective

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 69,562 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also front of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot perishing

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes slight play

body slightly corroded

minimal hand brake reserve travel remaining

Fail 29 Aug 2018 69,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also front of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot perishing

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Rear both rear trailing arm bushes slight play

body slightly corroded

minimal hand brake reserve travel remaining

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,564 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight blow on the front and center exhaust

Fail 17 Jul 2017 65,563 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate scruffy with damage

n/s rear tyre outer edge wear

slight blow on the front and center exhaust

Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear service brake low

number plates cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear service brake low

number plates cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,221 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 54,221 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 50,158 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,717 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,069 miles

crack in rear number plate

o/s and n/s front wipers split

Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,946 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 20,945 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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N475 XJH is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N475 XJH, 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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N475 XJH is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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