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N688 PEC

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,743 mi
Last recorded85,743 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 PEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,743 miles

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

all floor slightly corroded

both outer sills slightly corroded

both sill ends slightly corroded

offside floor to sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 84,273 miles

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear spring cups slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,040 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,148 miles

advanced corrosion on both rear outer sills

all four brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 80,933 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 78,554 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 78,554 miles

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

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

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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N688 PEC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N688 PEC, 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 N688 PEC registered?

N688 PEC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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