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N637 SLJ

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,625 mi
Last recorded106,625 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 106,625 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 106,478 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 81,850 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 81,815 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2007 73,695 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,748 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 69,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N637 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N637 SLJ, 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 N637 SLJ registered?

N637 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N637 SLJ safe to buy?

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