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J293 HGC

1992 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,474 mi
Last recorded80,474 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-6115,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ293 HGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,474 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner + outer ailla corroding

n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2013 80,468 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner + outer ailla corroding

n/s & o/s rear inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 17 May 2013 80,394 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 77,303 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 77,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 76,352 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2011 76,346 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 74,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2010 74,077 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cut in tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009 72,835 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing

smell of fuel around fuel filter

Fail 30 May 2008 71,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 71,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 67,334 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
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J293 HGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J293 HGC, 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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J293 HGC is a 1992 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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