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N754 TPR

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,340 mi
Last recorded153,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN754 TPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 153,340 miles

Both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Front and rear brake discs and pads moderately corroded and worn on inner edges

Knock noise heard from rear, unsure of cause at present

Moderate exhaust blow from center joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wipers starting to split

Fail 5 Jan 2015 153,326 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)

Both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

Front and rear brake discs and pads moderately corroded and worn on inner edges

Knock noise heard from rear, unsure of cause at present

Moderate exhaust blow from center joint

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wipers starting to split

Pass 6 Jan 2014 147,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2014 147,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 142,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 142,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 137,389 miles

suspect slight problem at nearside rear brake tighter to turn and lower brake reading than normally expected but overal brake performance passed test

Pass 10 May 2011 132,973 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 125,073 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 116,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 108,152 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 99,542 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 91,178 miles

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

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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N754 TPR is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N754 TPR, 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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N754 TPR is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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