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N984 OGF

1996 Mazda MX-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

296,246 mi
Last recorded296,246 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-386,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 OGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 296,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 296,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 292,808 miles

Both front headlamp units are misted reducing the light output slightly

Both number plates are deteriorating

Both rear tyres are cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 292,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both front headlamp units are misted reducing the light output slightly

Both number plates are deteriorating

Both rear tyres are cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R Shock absorber has a heavy misting of oil

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 292,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 289,548 miles

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

all tyres perishing & cracking.

front brake discs worn & pitted.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 289,548 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

all tyres perishing & cracking.

front brake discs worn & pitted.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 277,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 243,094 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside-offside rear tyre's slight uneven wear + slight cracks

Fail 23 Jun 2009 237,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside-offside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 5 Aug 2008 207,487 miles

headlights in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2008 207,487 miles

Offside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brakes binding

headlights in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 167,201 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 167,201 miles

Nearside Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 139,431 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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N984 OGF is a 1996 Mazda MX-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N984 OGF, 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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N984 OGF is a 1996 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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