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N830 VPL

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,132 mi
Last recorded44,132 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN830 VPL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,132 miles

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

a few off the exhaust brackets corroding,still secure at present

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front road rim damaged slightly and tye has small cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Jan 2007 41,070 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,234 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 35,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front 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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N830 VPL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N830 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N830 VPL registered?

N830 VPL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 6 July 1996.

Is N830 VPL safe to buy?

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