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N818 SLJ

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2015 115,550 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust deteriorating

rear washer not working

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 23 Dec 2014 114,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,065 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 97,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,041 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 94,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 89,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,222 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 85,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,829 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 75,831 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,949 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 70,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,166 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 66,164 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing innewr egde

front brake pads low

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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N818 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N818 SLJ, 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 N818 SLJ registered?

N818 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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