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N934 OYL

1996 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,006 mi
Last recorded85,006 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN934 OYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,006 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,987 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust front and centre sections

surface corrosion evident to running gear and suspension components but does not appear to have weakened components at this stage.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE COMPONENT SURFACE CORROSSIAN

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,051 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,115 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,038 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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N934 OYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N934 OYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N934 OYL registered?

N934 OYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N934 OYL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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