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N688 SAA

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,121 mi
Last recorded134,121 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 134,121 miles

front and rear brake discs corroson,/rear brake pads look low/ n/s/r brake binding/front brakes binding slightly/ brake hose ferrels corrodedx4/ nsr shocker showing signs of weepage/

front to rear brake pipe corroson in and around clips

Fail 10 Feb 2011 134,120 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroson,/rear brake pads look low/ n/s/r brake binding/front brakes binding slightly/ brake hose ferrels corrodedx4/ nsr shocker showing signs of weepage/

front to rear brake pipe corroson in and around clips

Fail 31 Dec 2010 134,062 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 131,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 128,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 123,956 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front strut top mountings seperating

front and rear pads worn to approx 4mm

Fail 5 Oct 2007 123,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front strut top mountings seperating

front and rear pads worn to approx 4mm

Pass 9 Oct 2006 120,500 miles

both front strut top mountings seperating

flats on nearside front wheel rim

Pass 13 Oct 2005 116,211 miles

flat on nearside front wheel rim

front suspension top strut mountings seperating

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 SAA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SAA, 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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N688 SAA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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