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L538 GHX

1993 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,180 mi
Last recorded169,180 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 GHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2011 169,180 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelts slightly fraying

exhaust system slightly corroded

harsh corrosion in places

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight misting of oil around the power steering rack

Pass 3 May 2011 169,180 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelts slightly fraying

exhaust system slightly corroded

harsh corrosion in places

offside rear tyre slightly perished

slight misting of oil around the power steering rack

Pass 20 May 2010 163,534 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion at rear sills

front & rear exhaust sections deteriorated

nearside front brake discs scored on inner face

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe / suspension component corroded , may be weakened

Fail 14 May 2010 163,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion at rear sills

front & rear exhaust sections deteriorated

imbalance on front brakes on lock out

imbalance on rear brake

nearside front brake discs scored on inner face

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear subframe / suspension component corroded , may be weakened

unable to spin check nearside front wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 29 May 2009 158,763 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 153,737 miles

*** oil leak o/s of engine , may be hazard to other road users , motorcyclist e.t.c ***

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion at o/s/r sill

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

fuel pipe corroded at rear

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

slight imbalance on front / rear brakes & handbrake

Pass 4 May 2007 147,261 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 147,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine oil leak

fuel system pipes corroded , at n/s/r

imbalance on handbrake

rear suspesion components corroded

slight imbalance on front & rear brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2006 138,406 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight wear in steering rack , slight wear in track rod end . †

wiper blades starting to split .

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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L538 GHX is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L538 GHX, 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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L538 GHX is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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