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J338 LPX

1998 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,745 mi
Last recorded17,745 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-6119,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 LPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,745 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 177,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 177,423 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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
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J338 LPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,701 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 J338 LPX, 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 28 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 J338 LPX registered?

J338 LPX is a 1998 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 4 November 1998.

Is J338 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J338 LPX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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