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M559 VRA

1998 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (3 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate30%

Mileage

153,615 mi
Last recorded153,615 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-6119,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM559 VRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 153,615 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 153,562 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 152,802 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

varoius hoses deterioated

varoius links have play

Fail 15 Feb 2011 148,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLEY

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 148,655 miles

N/S/REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLEY

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 148,637 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

bolt on brake peadal cover fitted!!

damage to o/s and n/s sill panels front and rear

evidence of a repair to fuel tank

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

various repairs to exhaust

Fail 17 Jul 2008 148,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

NAIL IN N/S/FRONT TYRE

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 148,589 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

NAIL IN N/S/FRONT TYRE

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

Pass 11 May 2007 143,545 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 143,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M559 VRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,701 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 M559 VRA, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M559 VRA is a 1998 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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