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N561 LYG

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,110 mi
Last recorded66,110 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 LYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,215 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2010 64,215 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,199 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 62,199 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,517 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,018 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 58,018 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,304 miles

o/s/f bumper insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2005 52,737 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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N561 LYG is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N561 LYG, 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 N561 LYG registered?

N561 LYG is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 2 June 1996.

Is N561 LYG safe to buy?

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