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N168 FBW

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,178 mi
Last recorded124,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 FBW
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 124,178 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre inner side wall cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damaged to N/S/R

Pass 21 Jun 2012 121,307 miles

Brake warning light on

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar corroding

damaged to n/s/r

Pass 27 Jun 2011 118,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 114,656 miles

Damaged to N/S/R wing

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 111,381 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 108,893 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 108,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 104,121 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 100,021 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 6?

Based on 17,923 MOT tests across 2,601 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,298
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,674
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,001
Stop lamp not working 660
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 652
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N168 FBW is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 101,625 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos 6 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,674 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N168 FBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N168 FBW registered?

N168 FBW is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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