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L597 LPP

1994 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,208 mi
Last recorded164,208 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-6111,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL597 LPP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 164,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 163,739 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 157,261 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 157,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 150,371 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 150,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 138,508 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 138,479 miles

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

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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L597 LPP is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L597 LPP, 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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L597 LPP is a 1994 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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