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N457 UPB

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,119 mi
Last recorded115,119 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 UPB
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 115,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2008 114,922 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2007 105,807 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 105,684 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 97,646 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 6?

Based on 17,923 MOT tests across 2,601 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,298
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,674
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,001
Stop lamp not working 660
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 652
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N457 UPB is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 101,625 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 Xedos 6 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,674 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N457 UPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda Xedos 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N457 UPB registered?

N457 UPB is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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