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N978 CHE

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,751 mi
Last recorded78,751 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 CHE
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,751 miles

BRAKE DISC CONDTION POOR

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 4 Nov 2010 78,733 miles

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

BRAKE DISC CONDTION POOR

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,227 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 69,562 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 69,556 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 63,413 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 63,328 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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N978 CHE is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N978 CHE, 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 N978 CHE registered?

N978 CHE is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N978 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N978 CHE shows 8 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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