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N56 BST

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,830 mi
Last recorded105,830 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 BST
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2006 105,830 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 105,828 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N56 BST is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N56 BST, 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 N56 BST registered?

N56 BST is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N56 BST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N56 BST shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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