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N647 CES

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN647 CES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 126,719 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 118,925 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 108,539 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 108,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 99,295 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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N647 CES is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N647 CES, 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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N647 CES is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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