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M50 GJY

1996 Mazda MX-6

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,879 mi
Last recorded106,879 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 GJY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 106,879 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 10,687 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,145 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 101,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 93,983 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy, but new discs & pads fitted

Corrosion to both front floor pans

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, tread not cut as deep

Nearside non obligatory mirror insecure

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

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 93,968 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both front floor pans

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge, tread not cut as deep

Nearside non obligatory mirror insecure

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

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,729 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front disc scored on inner face

offside front indicator lens damaged

rear discs corroded

stone chip in offside head light

Fail 29 Sep 2010 83,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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)

bind offside front brake

offside front disc scored on inner face

offside front indicator lens damaged

rear discs corroded

stone chip in offside head light

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,700 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

little reserve on hand brake

rear no.plate insecure

slight bind nearside front brake

stone chip o/s head light

Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

rear antiroll bar links worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,634 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

handbrake lever pulls up high

offside front headlamp lens chipped

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2006 32,882 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE STARTING

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER EDGE

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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M50 GJY is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,069 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 M50 GJY, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M50 GJY is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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