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N349 OFC

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,427 mi
Last recorded156,427 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 OFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2007 156,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2006 140,008 miles

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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N349 OFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N349 OFC, 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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N349 OFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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