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N826 SLJ

1996 Mazda MX-3

White Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,701 mi
Last recorded63,701 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN826 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 63,197 miles

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

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

n/s inner sill on the limit of corrosion

o/s inner sill on the limit of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill on the limit of corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill on the limit of corrosion

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,274 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

lots surface rust on rear underbody and its components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 62,274 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

lots surface rust on rear underbody and its components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 61,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,416 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,987 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroding

centre exhaust pipe and rear silencer corroding

corrosion in n/s/f wheel arch within 30cm of the lower suspension mountings

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 59,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,780 miles

FERRULES ON FRONT BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

O/S/R LOWER INNER SILL PANEL CORRODING WITHIN 30CM OF SUSPENSION MOUNT

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR ANTIROLL BAR LINKS CORRODING

Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,315 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES METAL FERRULES CORRODED

Fail 17 Jul 2008 53,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE HOSES METAL FERRULES CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN BALD AND THIN ON INNER EDGE,O/S/F WORN LOW IN THE SAME AREA

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW,JUST PASSING,DISCS ARE AQLSO CORRODED

Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,190 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN BALD AND THIN ON INNER EDGE.O/S/F ALSO WEARING LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW AND DISCS CORRODED

Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,034 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN AND SPLITTING

N/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION WORN BALD AND THIN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD.O/S ALSO WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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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N826 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in White with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N826 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 N826 SLJ registered?

N826 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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