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N83 SEC

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,713 mi
Last recorded95,713 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 SEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2012 95,713 miles

Engine oil leaks

Advanced corrosion to rear suspension trailing arms

Both front tyres worn unevenly appear underinflated

Brake fluid level on minimum

C/o level at idle high and fluctuating

Damage to o/s/r sill

Front brake pads worn close to service limits

O/s/f drive lamp cracked

O/s/r brake disc corroding and low effort for model

O/s/r tyre carcass badly deteriorated

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Park lever travel high

Poor connection to o/s/f position lamp

Some corrosion to rear subframe and components

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,713 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear suspension trailing arms

Both front tyres worn unevenly appear underinflated

Brake fluid level on minimum

C/o level at idle high and fluctuating

Damage to o/s/r sill

Engine oil leaks

Front brake pads worn close to service limits

O/s/f drive lamp cracked

O/s/r brake disc corroding and low effort for model

O/s/r tyre carcass badly deteriorated

Park lever travel high

Poor connection to o/s/f position lamp

Some corrosion to rear subframe and components

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,878 miles

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

front and rear discs surface corroded

oil leaking from engine

Fail 26 May 2010 87,729 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 87,729 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 84,366 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,539 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 78,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 72,614 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perished though does not meet failure criteria

Fail 10 Apr 2007 72,614 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre badly perished though does not meet failure criteria

Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor position of number plate lamps

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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N83 SEC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N83 SEC, 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 N83 SEC registered?

N83 SEC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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