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P34 EOJ

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,518 mi
Last recorded178,518 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 EOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 178,518 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 177,157 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 173,543 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 171,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 13 Sep 2010 171,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2009 166,734 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 166,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 162,007 miles

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

minor wear at pedal anti slip pad

Fail 26 Aug 2008 161,861 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

minor wear at pedal anti slip pad

Pass 20 Sep 2007 157,460 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 145,951 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 139,375 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
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P34 EOJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P34 EOJ, 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 P34 EOJ registered?

P34 EOJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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