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N490 FCC

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,999 mi
Last recorded49,999 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 FCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,999 miles

bolt on ball joint mounting not long enough but tight

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front wiper blade split

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 5 Aug 2008 89,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front wiper blade split

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 13 Aug 2007 89,999 miles

Battery insecure

crack in rear number plate

cracking to outer side wall on nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Aug 2007 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

battery insecure

crack in rear number plate

cracking to side wall offside front tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Aug 2006 81,719 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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N490 FCC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N490 FCC, 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 N490 FCC registered?

N490 FCC is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N490 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 FCC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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