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N187 NBW

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,026 mi
Last recorded71,026 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 NBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,026 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,584 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 66,156 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 63,320 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,599 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 60,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,557 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,848 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,773 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 48,773 miles

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

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

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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N187 NBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N187 NBW, 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 N187 NBW registered?

N187 NBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N187 NBW safe to buy?

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