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151 DUK

1996 Mazda MX-6

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration151 DUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 73,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,166 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,536 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,747 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 69,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,368 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,890 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,434 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,539 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,705 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,848 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,677 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,269 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,792 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,567 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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151 DUK is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 151 DUK, 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 151 DUK registered?

151 DUK is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is 151 DUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 151 DUK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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