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M517 BLL

1994 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,752 mi
Last recorded157,752 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-6111,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 BLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 157,752 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 157,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn.

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 142,501 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 142,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch seized.

number plate lamps fading.

o/s front wheel bearing play (border pass).

o/s rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 131,776 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 131,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

blow mid exhaust section

both front wishbone (rear bushes splitting)

dry both front upper strut bearings

loose part on front flexy exhaust section

low engine oil

play/knock o/s steering rack

rusty o/s rear brake pipe

small play n/s rear antiroll mount

some wear front discs

spare wheel well rotted through

washers to aim higher

Fail 14 Nov 2007 131,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on the outer edge

Nearside outer rear tyre side wall has a slight cut in it

OFFSIDE FRONT TRACKROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

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

Offside front flexi hose is deteriorated

nearside outer front tyre side wall has a slight cut in it

Pass 21 Nov 2006 123,967 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 123,965 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

emissions not tested

Pass 14 Nov 2005 118,344 miles

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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M517 BLL is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M517 BLL, 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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M517 BLL is a 1994 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 26 September 1994.

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