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N311 DJA

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,268 mi
Last recorded90,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 DJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 90,268 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 90,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 77,022 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 77,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 69,865 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 69,865 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N311 DJA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 V6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N311 DJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N311 DJA registered?

N311 DJA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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