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N678 KGJ

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,481 mi
Last recorded52,481 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 KGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,481 miles

advise n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

advise o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2013 52,269 miles

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

advise n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

advise o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2012 45,871 miles

n/s cv boot leaking but is not split

n/s front tyre has small lump on side wall poosible moulding mark

n/s rear tyre cracking and perrishing

o/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrode and becomed weakend

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,704 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,704 miles

inner/outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2010 42,579 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,156 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,443 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 31 Jan 2007 39,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,306 miles

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

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

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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N678 KGJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N678 KGJ, 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 N678 KGJ registered?

N678 KGJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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