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N491 SBC

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,258 mi
Last recorded114,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 SBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 114,258 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 110,984 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 110,984 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 99,936 miles

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

front brake pads appear very thin

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,872 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 V6?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 191 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
brake disc excessively pitted 61
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N491 SBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 96,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 V6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N491 SBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 V6 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-3 V6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N491 SBC registered?

N491 SBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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