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N551 PWV

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 PWV
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 85,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,283 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2011 82,271 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 77,362 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2010 77,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 71,820 miles

nearside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 1 May 2008 66,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 63,475 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 60,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 60,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 56,499 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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N551 PWV is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N551 PWV, 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 N551 PWV registered?

N551 PWV is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N551 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 PWV shows 12 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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