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N860 SLJ

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,887 mi
Last recorded84,887 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 SLJ
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 84,887 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 68,923 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake discs, runout.

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner 3/4, at wear bars.

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 68,920 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Front brake discs, runout.

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner 3/4, at wear bars.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 65,861 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 65,861 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,146 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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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N860 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N860 SLJ, 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 N860 SLJ registered?

N860 SLJ is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N860 SLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N860 SLJ shows 6 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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