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M289 VWU

1995 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,290 mi
Last recorded81,290 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-6102,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 VWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 81,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 81,289 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

binding to nsr brake

osf tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2018 57,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,087 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 81,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,023 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,360 miles

both front floor pans corroding

n/s screen washers poor

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (Advise attention)

rear brake dises corroding

rear suspension and axle corroding

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front floor areas quite corroded

both rear brake dises corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding (Advise attention)

o/s/f tyre tread depth close to legal limit on inner edge (Advise attention)

rear axle and suspension corroding

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,357 miles

Offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,357 miles

All Brake Discs Rusting (Lack Of Use? )

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/S/Rear Tyre Perishing.

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged/cut

Pass 7 Jul 2007 57,481 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 57,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,601 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged/cracked

your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 3 Jul 2006 52,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake discs have slight corrosion

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged/cracked

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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

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M289 VWU is a 1995 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 102,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M289 VWU, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M289 VWU is a 1995 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 16 March 1995.

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