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P351 NBJ

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,175 mi
Last recorded158,175 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 NBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 158,175 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s front headlight glass cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2010 158,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

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

o/s front headlight glass cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2009 153,873 miles

o/s front headlight glass cracked

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 23 Nov 2009 153,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s front headlight glass cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2008 147,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Nov 2008 147,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2007 142,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 142,435 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 136,160 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 136,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 120,416 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 120,416 miles

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

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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

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P351 NBJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P351 NBJ, 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 P351 NBJ registered?

P351 NBJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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