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M299 XSG

1995 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

88,324 mi
Last recorded88,324 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-6102,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 XSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 88,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 88,222 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.622% should be under 0.300% printer inop (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,794 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 87,789 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,390 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 87,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see attached sheet (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 86,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,725 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear wheel arches rotting

Fail 23 Nov 2020 85,723 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear wheel arches rotting

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,687 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 82,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,833 miles

Oil leak lower engine ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 81,832 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak lower engine ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,780 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 80,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.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)

oil leak , from engine.

rear brake discs corroded / pitted , not seriously weakened.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 80,453 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.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)

oil leak , from engine.

rear brake discs corroded / pitted , not seriously weakened.

Pass 22 Jun 2013 80,027 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 80,018 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,493 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,713 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 78,713 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 76,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 74,088 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,088 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,762 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,637 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 69,635 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,807 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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M299 XSG is a 1995 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 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 M299 XSG, 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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M299 XSG is a 1995 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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