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N843 SLJ

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,208 mi
Last recorded193,208 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 193,208 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 193,197 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 191,197 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 190,890 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 190,854 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 186,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 180,903 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 180,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside rear tyre. both rear tyres worn to 2-3 mm

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jun 2006 169,779 miles

oil leaking from gearbox

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6?

Based on 27,122 MOT tests across 3,604 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
3,900
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
3,604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,737
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,576
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,196
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,045
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N843 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N843 SLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-6 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N843 SLJ registered?

N843 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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