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P273 XLJ

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,602 mi
Last recorded115,602 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 XLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2012 115,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corroded exhaust, front and rear suspention rusted rubber joint air line splits

front pipe exhaust losses rings

near side body body dent

near side front shock absorber top dust cover broken not leaking

nera side rear shock absorber top cover broken not leaking fluid

not posible to check spare customer items in the back

off side front cv boot has trace of leak in the past not leaking now

Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,602 miles

corroded exhaust, front and rear suspention rusted rubber joint air line splits

front pipe exhaust losses rings

near side body body dent

near side front shock absorber top dust cover broken not leaking

nera side rear shock absorber top cover broken not leaking fluid

not posible to check spare customer items in the back

off side front cv boot has trace of leak in the past not leaking now

Fail 21 Feb 2012 115,434 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

corroded exhaust system

front exhaust pipe losses rings

near side front corner body damage no sharp edges

near side front shock absorber top dust cover broken not leaking

near side rear body damage

near side rear shock absorber top cover broken not leaking fluid

no posible to check spare customer items in the back

Pass 22 Mar 2011 112,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear top coil spring rubber detioriated

Fail 22 Mar 2011 112,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s rear top coil spring rubber detioriated

Pass 20 Mar 2010 110,236 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 110,236 miles

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

Reverse lamp wrong colour

Pass 27 Mar 2009 105,623 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 105,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wiper blades worn and split

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 102,161 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 97,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 89,378 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 89,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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P273 XLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P273 XLJ, 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 P273 XLJ registered?

P273 XLJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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