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N494 SBC

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,254 mi
Last recorded103,254 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 SBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,254 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 103,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 30 May 2009 99,866 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 99,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 104,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,656 miles

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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N494 SBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red 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 N494 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 N494 SBC registered?

N494 SBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N494 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N494 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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