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N515 HVT

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 HVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,294 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 97,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 95,677 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 94,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 92,284 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 92,283 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 90,554 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 90,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N515 HVT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N515 HVT, 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 N515 HVT registered?

N515 HVT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N515 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N515 HVT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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