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L447 GYU

1993 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,578 mi
Last recorded148,578 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL447 GYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 148,578 miles

numerous areas of corrosion

chip in a zone not in excess of 10mm

numerous rear suspension bushes perished no play

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight play off side front strut top

Fail 14 Feb 2009 148,568 miles

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

chip in a zone not in excess of 10mm

numerous areas of corrosion

numerous rear suspension bushes perished no play

slight blow rear exhaust joint

slight play off side front strut top

Fail 31 Jan 2009 148,501 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2007 142,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 138,072 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 138,068 miles

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

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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L447 GYU is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Red 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 L447 GYU, 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 L447 GYU registered?

L447 GYU is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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