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P353 DST

1996 Mazda MX-6

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,321 mi
Last recorded163,321 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP353 DST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 163,321 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 163,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 161,275 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 161,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all tyrewalls perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 152,759 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 152,742 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Advise both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Advise sump badlt corroded and pourous (seeping oil) †

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

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

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

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

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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P353 DST is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P353 DST, 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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P353 DST is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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