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M42 DOU

1995 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,237 mi
Last recorded99,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-6102,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 DOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 99,237 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 99,237 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,546 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 97,546 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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M42 DOU is a 1995 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M42 DOU, 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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What year was M42 DOU registered?

M42 DOU is a 1995 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M42 DOU safe to buy?

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