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L239 VLC

1994 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,287 mi
Last recorded158,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-6111,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 VLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 158,287 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 158,208 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)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 144,386 miles

secondhand parts used on vehicle evidence of some accident damage

Fail 8 Jan 2006 144,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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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L239 VLC is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L239 VLC, 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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What year was L239 VLC registered?

L239 VLC is a 1994 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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