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K857 SRG

1993 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,094 mi
Last recorded107,094 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK857 SRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,094 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,859 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 102,859 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,154 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 98,154 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check front wheel bearings due to wheels binding

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,672 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 96,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 91,572 miles

Rear brake disc dust shields deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 91,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,677 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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K857 SRG is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 112,404 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 K857 SRG, 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 33 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 K857 SRG registered?

K857 SRG is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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