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L5 DBH

1993 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,282 mi
Last recorded140,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 DBH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 140,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 140,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 138,112 miles

advise anti-roll bar link pin offside rear

advise front brake disc

Pass 10 Jul 2009 131,094 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 122,500 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 122,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 117,353 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 117,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 115,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 115,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak

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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L5 DBH is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L5 DBH, 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 L5 DBH registered?

L5 DBH is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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