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N701 VAV

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,173 mi
Last recorded71,173 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 VAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 71,173 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,117 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 71,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/f/s front brake bind

Pass 13 May 2011 68,988 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,848 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,011 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 56,011 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,139 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 45,049 miles

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

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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N701 VAV is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,845cc 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 N701 VAV, 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 N701 VAV registered?

N701 VAV is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N701 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N701 VAV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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