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N476 JBY

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,877 mi
Last recorded116,877 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN476 JBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 116,877 miles

front and center exhaust section getting weak (rusty)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,372 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 110,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,496 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,900 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 67,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,172 miles

centre exhaust has slight leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,850 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,197 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 39,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,447 miles

both fronts and o/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,868 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

slight blow from front pipe

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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N476 JBY is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N476 JBY, 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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N476 JBY is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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