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M156 LYL

1994 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-6111,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 LYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2008 107,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 103,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 103,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 98,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 92,868 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 92,868 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 92,868 miles

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

Offside rear whee binds slightly

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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M156 LYL is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 111,796 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 M156 LYL, 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 32 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 M156 LYL registered?

M156 LYL is a 1994 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M156 LYL safe to buy?

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