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N56 KBH

1996 Mazda Xedos 9

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,241 mi
Last recorded170,241 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 9107,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 KBH
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 170,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre loosing shape

Fail 15 Oct 2011 166,971 miles

N/S/R Tyre Loosing Shape

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 166,971 miles

N/S/R Tyre Loosing Shape

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 162,118 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 157,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 140,081 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 144,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 120,506 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 120,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 101,274 miles

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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 101,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 101,223 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 9?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
4,807
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 262
brake disc excessively pitted 137
Brake pipe excessively corroded 125
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 117
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N56 KBH is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 in Green 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 Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos 9 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N56 KBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos 9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N56 KBH is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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