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N635 WRD

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,508 mi
Last recorded230,508 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN635 WRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 230,508 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement T.C.A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Pass 27 Mar 2020 229,439 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 229,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 224,608 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rusty

rust evident unde rbody, brake, steering & suspension parts noted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 224,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rusty

rust evident unde rbody, brake, steering & suspension parts noted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 217,927 miles

@ 16% the handbrake has just made its efficiency

Emission just passed

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Fail 30 Sep 2017 217,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

@ 16% the handbrake has just made its efficiency

Emission just passed

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Pass 22 Aug 2016 211,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 211,644 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 205,302 miles

Air-conditioning Condenser & receiver dryer perishing

N/S/F indicator lamp slightly insecure

Oil deposits noted on steering pump

Rear service brake efforts slightly low

Fail 20 Aug 2015 205,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Air-conditioning Condenser & receiver dryer perishing

Both front flexi brake hoses perishing slightly

Front brake efforts slightly imbalanced & rear service brake efforts low

N/S/F indicator lamp slightly insecure

Oil deposits noted on steering pump

Pass 7 Aug 2014 201,102 miles

surface rust evident

Pass 10 Aug 2013 197,128 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rust evident under body, brake steering & suspension parts noted

Fail 10 Aug 2013 197,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rust evident under body, brake steering & suspension parts noted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 193,822 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 193,822 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 190,020 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking.

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

Front & rear brake pads starting to get low.

Fuel flap release handle broken.

Oil leak

Rear footbrake efforts low!

Various areas corrosion noted.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 187,815 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 187,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 185,046 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 170,229 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 170,229 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 141,175 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 141,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2006 118,335 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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N635 WRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N635 WRD, 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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N635 WRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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