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N653 LWL

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,653 mi
Last recorded46,653 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 LWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,653 miles

Both front shocker gaiters split.

Both rear shocker gaiters split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake disc pitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 46,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front shocker gaiters split.

Both rear shocker gaiters split.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake disc pitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,867 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 43,867 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,243 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 43,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,101 miles

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

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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N653 LWL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver 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 N653 LWL, 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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N653 LWL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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