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K885 SLA

1993 Mazda MX-6

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,986 mi
Last recorded130,986 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK885 SLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 130,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 130,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres direction incorrect.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 124,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 118,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 115,844 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 115,844 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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K885 SLA is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K885 SLA, 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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K885 SLA is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 6 April 1993.

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