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L181 KWG

1993 Mazda MX-6

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

178,972 mi
Last recorded178,972 miles
Recorded on20 May 2006
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 KWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2006 178,972 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 178,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 178,885 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 177,708 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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L181 KWG is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 L181 KWG, 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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L181 KWG is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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