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N896 RFT

1996 Mazda MX-3 V6

Red Petrol 1845cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,192 mi
Last recorded89,192 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-3 V696,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 RFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3 V6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,845cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,192 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,779 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 84,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 77,078 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 77,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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N896 RFT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6 in Red 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 N896 RFT, 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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N896 RFT is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 V6, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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