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J289 CPU

2003 Mazda MX-6

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

262,068 mi
Last recorded262,068 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 CPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 262,068 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 262,068 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 236,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 204,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 178,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both dises (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 178,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 171,091 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 171,091 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 170,721 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 163,330 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 163,828 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 159,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 157,111 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 157,111 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 149,782 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 139,951 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 134,604 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 134,604 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 125,900 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 114,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 114,383 miles

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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J289 CPU is a 2003 Mazda MX-6 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J289 CPU, 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 23 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J289 CPU is a 2003 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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