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N903 NTC

1996 Mazda MX-3

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,539 mi
Last recorded216,539 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 NTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 216,539 miles

rear pads low

rear shockers misty

Fail 16 Mar 2010 216,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear abs sensors hanging out

rear pads low

rear shockers misty

Pass 15 Dec 2008 193,075 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 164,661 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

ns lower ball joint rubber boot split

Fail 5 Dec 2007 164,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 149,013 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 149,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 19 Dec 2005 128,092 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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N903 NTC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N903 NTC, 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 N903 NTC registered?

N903 NTC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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