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N603 SLJ

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,075 mi
Last recorded92,075 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 92,075 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 92,073 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all four brake discs rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 86,582 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 79,430 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 76,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,732 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside outer driveshaft boot perrished

rear silencer repaired with paste

Pass 11 Mar 2006 72,873 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6?

Based on 27,122 MOT tests across 3,604 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
3,900
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
3,604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,576
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,196
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,045
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N603 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N603 SLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N603 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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