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L666 CAT

1999 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,420 mi
Last recorded119,420 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-6109,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 CAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 119,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 110,545 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2014 110,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

cover sills fitted

rear exhaust leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,062 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

washer fluid low

Fail 23 Jul 2013 106,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

washer fluid low

Fail 17 May 2013 106,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

washer fluid very low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,526 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 98,526 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 88,607 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 88,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 75,333 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 75,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

very low on oil in engine

Pass 8 May 2009 65,706 miles

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

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Fail 7 May 2009 65,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering wheel covering deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,898 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,545 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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L666 CAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 109,736 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 L666 CAT, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L666 CAT registered?

L666 CAT is a 1999 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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