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P145 GVU

1996 Mazda MX-6

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,500 mi
Last recorded175,500 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 GVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 175,500 miles

offside front cv boot perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 167,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 163,798 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 154,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 143,209 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 131,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 131,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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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P145 GVU is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P145 GVU, 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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What year was P145 GVU registered?

P145 GVU is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P145 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P145 GVU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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