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J838 EUG

1998 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,441 mi
Last recorded181,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-6119,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 EUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 181,441 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 180,322 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2006 172,906 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J838 EUG is a 1998 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J838 EUG, 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 J838 EUG registered?

J838 EUG is a 1998 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is J838 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J838 EUG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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