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L166 VFL

1994 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,374 mi
Last recorded184,374 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-6111,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 VFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 184,374 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 184,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 174,594 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 166,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 155,582 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 155,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 146,968 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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L166 VFL is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 111,796 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 L166 VFL, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L166 VFL is a 1994 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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