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J238 VHB

1992 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,960 mi
Last recorded66,960 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-6115,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ238 VHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,960 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,960 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,712 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 63,650 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 61,442 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 61,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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J238 VHB is a 1992 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 115,772 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 J238 VHB, 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 34 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 J238 VHB registered?

J238 VHB is a 1992 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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