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P391 YEU

1996 Mazda MX-6

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 YEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 92,183 miles

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

Exhaust corroded General underbody corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012 92,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Both front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

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

Exhaust corroded General underbody corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2009 84,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,711 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 62,093 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 62,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 62,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 47,374 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake disc corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Mar 2006 47,374 miles

all brake disc corroded on inner faces

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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P391 YEU is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P391 YEU, 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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P391 YEU is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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