MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,915 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on inner surfaces of front discs
off side front headlamp pattern getting weak
off side rear brake caliper(handbrake mechanism)becoming tight,advise cleaning and lubricating
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
little reserve travel on service brake
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
all brake discs getting rusty,both rear tyres very worn on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?
Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N490 SBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N490 SBC, 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 N490 SBC registered?
N490 SBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 April 1996.
Is N490 SBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N490 SBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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