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N293 SFT

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,538 mi
Last recorded138,538 miles
Recorded on17 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 SFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2008 138,538 miles

rear silincer in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2007 135,170 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 135,166 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 124,168 miles

nearside and offside front tyres . side walls starting to crack

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3 V6?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 191 vehicles.

60.6%
Pass Rate
6,458
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
brake disc excessively pitted 61
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N293 SFT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Red 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 V6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 96,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 V6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N293 SFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 V6 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-3 V6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N293 SFT registered?

N293 SFT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N293 SFT safe to buy?

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