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P276 OVG

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,281 mi
Last recorded119,281 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 OVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 119,281 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, holed and corroded (2 holes) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded (just outside of prescribed areas)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 118,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 118,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 117,568 miles

OIL Leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 115,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low, o/s perished bad (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 115,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low, o/s perished bad (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 113,671 miles

front screen chipped,front inner side brake discs worn,front exhaust rusty,oil leak,o/s/r sill rusty & various rust under car,n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 112,520 miles

front screen chipped,various rust under car & o/s/r chassis,oil leak,front brake discs worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 108,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 105,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 103,779 miles

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

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

small crack front no plate

Pass 31 Jan 2008 99,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 94,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 91,274 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 91,250 miles

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

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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P276 OVG is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P276 OVG, 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 P276 OVG registered?

P276 OVG is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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