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L783 BTA

1993 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,877 mi
Last recorded128,877 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 BTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 128,877 miles

frt pads low

fuel breather pipe heavily corroded and weak

osf brake binding

Fail 16 Oct 2010 128,877 miles

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

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

frt pads low

fuel breather pipe heavily corroded and weak

osf brake binding

Pass 23 Oct 2009 124,937 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 124,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 119,557 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2008 119,557 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 114,838 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 106,602 miles

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

all rear suspention rubber bushs deteriorating

osf and nsf anti roll bar link rods have slight play in ball joints

Fail 24 Oct 2006 106,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspention rubber bushs deteriorating

osf and nsf anti roll bar link rods have slight play in ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2005 96,945 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 96,868 miles

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

fuel tank metal pipes badly corroded

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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L783 BTA is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L783 BTA, 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 L783 BTA registered?

L783 BTA is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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