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N900 LAS

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,893 mi
Last recorded55,893 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 LAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 55,893 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 55,884 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 55,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,651 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 55,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.46 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 53,415 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 51,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 51,591 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm smooth in places on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 50,211 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 48,150 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 46,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,394 miles

Plastic sills fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 45,373 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,269 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,997 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,745 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,546 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,157 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,352 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 42,419 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 41,355 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,991 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 39,991 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 37,696 miles

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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N900 LAS is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N900 LAS, 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 N900 LAS registered?

N900 LAS is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N900 LAS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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