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N652 SLJ

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN652 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,178 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 75,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 74,621 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 74,363 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,334 miles

All suspension arms shock absorbers brake ferrules and lines all showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2016 74,334 miles

All suspension arms shock absorbers brake ferrules and lines all showing signs of corrosion

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 74,330 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All suspension arms shock absorbers brake ferrules and lines all showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2015 74,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2014 74,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,315 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,312 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,312 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,109 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 70,109 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,810 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 67,778 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,930 miles

front numberplate cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,036 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 62,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,675 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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N652 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N652 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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What year was N652 SLJ registered?

N652 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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