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N497 SBC

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 SBC
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 106,502 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 97,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 87,785 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,857 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2008 77,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine oil leak

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear lamp cracked

Tracking recommended

Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,429 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint gaitors deteriorated

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 71,429 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint gaitors deteriorated

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,801 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 66,801 miles

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

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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N497 SBC is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N497 SBC, 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 N497 SBC registered?

N497 SBC is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N497 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 SBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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