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N489 TOS

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,642 mi
Last recorded28,642 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 TOS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2012 27,033 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,977 miles

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

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

rear tyres prieshing

Fail 23 Feb 2011 25,977 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres prieshing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,992 miles

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,600 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2009 24,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,818 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,353 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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N489 TOS is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N489 TOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N489 TOS registered?

N489 TOS is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N489 TOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 TOS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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