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N736 LFH

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,068 mi
Last recorded79,068 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN736 LFH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,068 miles

sills covered by substance, brakepipes covered by grease, brake discs worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 76,736 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,779 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 70,584 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,322 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,009 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 61,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,913 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,217 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,214 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,913 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,809 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 40,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,787 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 36,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,358 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,838 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 27,836 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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N736 LFH is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 86,042 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N736 LFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N736 LFH registered?

N736 LFH is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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