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N271 LMW

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,055 mi
Last recorded135,055 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 LMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 135,055 miles

number plate lamp requires securing properly

Pass 23 Nov 2006 126,920 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inside edge.

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2006 126,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S front tyre worn on inside edge

N/S headlight has a hole in the lens

Pass 24 Nov 2005 118,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2005 117,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N271 LMW is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N271 LMW, 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 N271 LMW registered?

N271 LMW is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N271 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 LMW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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