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L501 GTF

1993 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,330 mi
Last recorded123,330 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 GTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 123,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,019 miles

Front Cracked centre and nearside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both sills corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front+rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension componets corroded

rear service brake efforts only just met-system may need adjustment/repair

Fail 17 Aug 2018 122,378 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened top spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front+rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear (1.2.1 (c))

all rear suspension components corrded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,483 miles

front + rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 120,176 miles

minor exhaust leak from catalyst

Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,935 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

front+rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 118,935 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

front+rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,317 miles

slight bind osf brake

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,366 miles

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

front brakes slightly uneven

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Sep 2012 116,252 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 114,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 114,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 112,088 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 109,385 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 109,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 107,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 104,054 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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L501 GTF is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 L501 GTF, 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 L501 GTF registered?

L501 GTF is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L501 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L501 GTF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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