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N812 SLJ

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,582 mi
Last recorded118,582 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN812 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,582 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 11 Jun 2012 118,582 miles

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

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

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 9 Jun 2011 111,223 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 111,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,774 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 100,839 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 87,554 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 87,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2007 83,081 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 78,808 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 78,808 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 V6?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 191 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
brake disc excessively pitted 61
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N812 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 96,432 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 V6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N812 SLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 V6 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-3 V6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N812 SLJ registered?

N812 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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