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M98 SMJ

1994 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,192 mi
Last recorded121,192 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-6111,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 SMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2008 121,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

hand travel travel

offside front inner cv/boot

Pass 4 Jan 2008 121,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hand travel travel

offside front inner cv/boot

Pass 30 Nov 2006 115,396 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 115,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 11,425 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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M98 SMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M98 SMJ, 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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What year was M98 SMJ registered?

M98 SMJ is a 1994 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 22 November 1994.

Is M98 SMJ safe to buy?

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