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N456 CBA

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,889 mi
Last recorded72,889 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 CBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2009 72,889 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,901 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 68,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side rear tyre uneven wear on inner tread

Pass 2 Mar 2006 61,634 miles

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

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

corrosion on suspension and brake components †corrosion on brake ferrules

Fail 28 Feb 2006 61,597 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight damage to nearside sill

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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N456 CBA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Red with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N456 CBA, 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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N456 CBA is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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