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N908 GLL

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,836 mi
Last recorded121,836 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 GLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2016 121,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced marked with chalk (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to junction on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust broken away from main section (7.1.1)

body damage to n/s rear of vehicle

surface corrosion on undercarriage of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,845 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty , n/s mirror damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2015 117,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel pipes rusty , n/s mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,824 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 113,824 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

FRONT SUBFRAME RUSTY

FUEL PIPES RUSTY

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,013 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 109,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,340 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

Fail 21 Aug 2012 106,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

Pass 10 Aug 2011 104,337 miles

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

corrosion in variou splces

offside mirro cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

ofside headlight damaged

oil leak

play in nearside fornt drop link

Fail 9 Aug 2011 104,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

corrosion in variou splces

offside mirro cracked

offside rear wheel arch corroded

ofside headlight damaged

oil leak

play in nearside fornt drop link

Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,561 miles

corrossion to underside off vehicle floors chassis suspension etc

noise from engine

Fail 24 Aug 2010 102,560 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrossion to underside off vehicle floors chassis suspension etc

noise from engine

Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,274 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 89,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 84,920 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 84,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 75,461 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 75,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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N908 GLL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N908 GLL, 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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N908 GLL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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