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N353 LEX

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 LEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 104,027 miles

1.exhuast system becomming corroded 2.near side and off side front steel brake pipes becomming corroded under wheel archs. 3.slight play in off side front bottom ball joint 4.off side suspension gaiter becoming perished

off side outer sill becomming corroded at rear 2.slight play in off side rear anti roll bar drop link 3.both rear tyres becomming worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,805 miles

1. rear cross member very rusty. 2. exhaust front section corroded and in poor condition. 3. battery insecure. 4. rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 90,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

1. rear cross member very rusty. 2. exhaust front section corroded and in poor condition. 3. battery insecure. 4. rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 82,093 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 82,093 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N353 LEX is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver 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 N353 LEX, 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 N353 LEX registered?

N353 LEX is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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