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N523 PJD

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,710 mi
Last recorded107,710 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 PJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 107,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 107,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 103,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 103,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 94,135 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,707 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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N523 PJD is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N523 PJD, 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 N523 PJD registered?

N523 PJD is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 June 1996.

Is N523 PJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N523 PJD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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