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N644 SLJ

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,229 mi
Last recorded68,229 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN644 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 68,229 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,206 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 58,362 miles

General poor underside condition due to corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 58,362 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

General poor underside condition due to corrosion

O/s/r brake light bind wiyh brakes released

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,413 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,171 miles

General underside corrosion to suspension and brake hose ferrules etc

Fail 14 Jan 2010 54,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

General underside corrosion to suspension and brake hose ferrules etc

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,114 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 52,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 50,142 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,931 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 47,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Unable to perform emissions test due to exhaust condition

Pass 14 Jan 2006 43,538 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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N644 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N644 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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N644 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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