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L783 XHY

2001 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,873 mi
Last recorded109,873 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL783 XHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,873 miles

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

HID upgrade fitted, no washers, no auto adjusters

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

all road springs rusty

front brake discs rusty

front number plate not showing gb sign

fuel pipes to fuel tank rusty

no passenger sets fitted at time of test

offside headlamp flickering

offside rear tyre wearing on iner and outer edges

rear brake pipes rusty

slight movement in nearside steering arm

wiring to oil pressure sensor not supported

Fail 8 Nov 2012 109,873 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

HID upgrade fitted, no washers, no auto adjusters

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

all road springs rusty

front brake discs rusty

front number plate not showing gb sign

fuel pipes to fuel tank rusty

no passenger sets fitted at time of test

offside headlamp flickering

offside rear tyre wearing on iner and outer edges

rear brake pipes rusty

slight movement in nearside steering arm

wiring to oil pressure sensor not supported

Pass 30 Sep 2011 109,005 miles

o/s sill corroding

o/s/r brake reading lower than expected

o/s/r tyre wearing un evenly

oil leak

smell of fuel but no leak found

some metal brake pipes corroding

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2011 109,005 miles

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

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

o/s sill corroding

o/s/r brake reading lower than expected

o/s/r tyre wearing un evenly

oil leak

smell of fuel but no leak found

some metal brake pipes corroding

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,475 miles

o/s sill beginning to corroding

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2010 106,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s sill beginning to corroding

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2010 106,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 100,844 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 100,833 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 98,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 98,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 93,055 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 93,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XHY is a 2001 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XHY, 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 25 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L783 XHY registered?

L783 XHY is a 2001 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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