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N451 STA

1995 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,573 mi
Last recorded196,573 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-6102,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 STA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 196,573 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 9 Sep 2024 190,620 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight dampness around power steering pipes adjacent to radiator.

Pass 14 Sep 2023 186,361 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel filler neck pipes corroding.

Pass 8 Sep 2022 183,268 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 181,350 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 179,016 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 176,047 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes perished, no movement in joints

oil leak to engine

Pass 11 Sep 2018 172,861 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lateral arm inner and outer rubber bushers perished (no movement in the arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 169,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 165,553 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 165,473 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Sep 2015 161,625 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 158,664 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 158,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 154,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 154,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 148,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cracks to outer side wall

offside rear tyre has cracks to outer side wall

steering rack has slight play/movement

Pass 6 Oct 2011 142,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 136,795 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 130,580 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 125,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 117,334 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 107,648 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 107,628 miles

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

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

Offside 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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

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N451 STA is a 1995 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 102,592 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 N451 STA, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N451 STA registered?

N451 STA is a 1995 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is N451 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N451 STA shows 24 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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