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P322 XRU

1996 Mazda MX-6

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,082 mi
Last recorded125,082 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 XRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 125,082 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general vehicle condition very rusty underneath

rear brake disc back plates rusty

O/S/F, N/S/R AND O/S/R tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 Feb 2013 124,957 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 124,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 124,005 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear subframe corroded no RfRF's found

Fail 31 Jan 2012 124,004 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear subframe corroded no RfRF's found

Pass 31 Jan 2011 121,713 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 121,679 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 120,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general underside of vehicle corroding

o/s washer jet weak but still clearing screen

Pass 16 Jan 2009 118,199 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 116,673 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 116,544 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 112,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 112,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 110,144 miles

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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

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P322 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P322 XRU, 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 P322 XRU registered?

P322 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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