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P596 AWL

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 AWL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2009 99,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,504 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 95,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 95,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 90,445 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 90,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside headlight condensated

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre deflated

Spare tyre deflated

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 85,601 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 85,601 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake close to stop

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside headlight len's condensated

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P596 AWL is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 P596 AWL, 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 P596 AWL registered?

P596 AWL is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P596 AWL safe to buy?

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