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N520 HLW

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,106 mi
Last recorded72,106 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 HLW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,106 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering pipes corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,369 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,244 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,613 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,778 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,523 miles

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

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

o/s/f headlamp chipped

Pass 19 Sep 2006 52,944 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 49,188 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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N520 HLW is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N520 HLW, 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 N520 HLW registered?

N520 HLW is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N520 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 HLW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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