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N318 FKE

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,863 mi
Last recorded118,863 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 FKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,863 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,483 miles

slight grab n/sf brake caliper

Pass 21 Jan 2008 112,825 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2008 112,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2006 107,608 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front number plate stuck to bumper

Pass 26 Oct 2005 100,092 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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N318 FKE is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N318 FKE, 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 N318 FKE registered?

N318 FKE is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N318 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N318 FKE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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