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P132 FBA

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 98,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 98,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 92,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 92,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,189 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 87,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P132 FBA is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P132 FBA, 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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P132 FBA is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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