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N596 VWK

1996 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,579 mi
Last recorded96,579 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 VWK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2011 96,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,851 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 68,450 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 60,240 miles

Offside and Nearside headlamps aim slightly low

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,166 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre underinflated

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,883 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 54,272 miles

front no plate slight damage

wipers worn

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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N596 VWK is a 1996 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N596 VWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N596 VWK registered?

N596 VWK is a 1996 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N596 VWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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