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N856 PUU

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,250 mi
Last recorded128,250 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 PUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 128,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 121,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing in patches

Pass 10 Aug 2005 108,955 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 108,950 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber shrouds split

Limites check on nearside rear seat belt - child seat fitted

NAIL in offside front tyre tread

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre tread on WEAR LIMIT

Rear exhasut joint rusty and leaking slightly

Steering rack worn

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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N856 PUU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N856 PUU, 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 N856 PUU registered?

N856 PUU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N856 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N856 PUU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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