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N553 GAB

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,695 mi
Last recorded126,695 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 GAB
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 126,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 125,765 miles

Both poly 'V' belts cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2011 125,765 miles

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

Both poly 'V' belts cracked

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

Pass 28 May 2010 124,722 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre getting low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 121,345 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 121,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 114,372 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 May 2007 104,550 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 96,643 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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N553 GAB is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N553 GAB, 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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N553 GAB is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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