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N804 SLJ

1996 Mazda MX-3

Black Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,561 mi
Last recorded117,561 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN804 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 117,561 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 117,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 115,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 104,706 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 104,706 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 90,386 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 90,385 miles

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

O/s/f outer CV gaitor starting to split, advise attention.

Rear exhaust box blowing.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 81,867 miles

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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N804 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Black with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N804 SLJ, 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 N804 SLJ registered?

N804 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 7 March 1996.

Is N804 SLJ safe to buy?

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