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F88 NAP

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 NAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013 125,461 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 125,461 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 119,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 115,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 109,558 miles

Oil leak

nearside outer sill rear corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2010 109,402 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside outer sill rear corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2009 102,752 miles

Both front brake discs corroding

Chassis brake pipes corroding

Exhaust flexible joint poor condition

Front service brake veers right

Offside front shock absorber weak

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2009 102,658 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Both front brake discs corroding

Chassis brake pipes corroding

Exhaust flexible joint poor condition

Front service brake veers right

Offside front shock absorber weak

Offside rear service and parking brake lower effort

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,457 miles

All brake discs corroding

Front registration plate slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 90,288 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 90,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 84,682 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front flex exhaust ring loose

Fail 7 Aug 2006 84,630 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

both front brake discs corroding

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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

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F88 NAP is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F88 NAP, 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 F88 NAP registered?

F88 NAP is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is F88 NAP safe to buy?

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