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N673 JRN

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,617 mi
Last recorded130,617 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN673 JRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2012 130,617 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING!

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AT REAR AXLE!

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW & DISCS CORRODING!

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

GEAR LEVER MOUNTING WORN!

N/S REAR TYER HAS SLIGHTLY UNEVEN TREAD ON INNER EDGE!

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 117,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 117,969 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 109,021 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,609 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2008 95,470 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 95,470 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,773 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 87,728 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 87,728 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

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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N673 JRN is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N673 JRN, 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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N673 JRN is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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