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N860 PUU

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Silver Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,415 mi
Last recorded145,415 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 PUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 145,415 miles

front brake pads on limit

Pass 12 Dec 2007 138,116 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 133,114 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 133,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 128,817 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 128,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N860 PUU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Silver with a 1,845cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N860 PUU, 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 N860 PUU registered?

N860 PUU is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N860 PUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N860 PUU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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