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L989 HJW

1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,349 mi
Last recorded140,349 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs115,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 HJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6 V6 Abs
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2010 140,349 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

auxillary drive belts perished

Pass 30 Jan 2008 136,920 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 136,909 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Auxillary drive belt perished

NSF wheel slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2007 132,411 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 132,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

O/S outer sill corroded

O/S/R brake pads worn

front no plate cracked

rear tyres 215 40 17 front tyres 205 40 17

Pass 5 Jan 2006 123,973 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs?

Based on 745 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 52
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L989 HJW is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 115,614 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 V6 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L989 HJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L989 HJW is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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