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MAZ 8493

1995 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,312 mi
Last recorded96,312 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-6102,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8493
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,312 miles

front reg plate cracked

n/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2011 96,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2010 9,300 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 92,872 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 91,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 91,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 91,184 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 85,874 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 83,884 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 83,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MAZ 8493 is a 1995 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 60%.

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 MAZ 8493, 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 MAZ 8493 registered?

MAZ 8493 is a 1995 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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