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P509 URN

1996 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,787 mi
Last recorded155,787 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 URN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 155,787 miles

wheel arches and underbody badly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2016 155,787 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

n/s/r caliper slightly weeping

parking brake readings only just met

wheel arches and underbody badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 153,369 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 153,369 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 148,689 miles

underbody under sealed and corroded ,

Fail 21 Oct 2014

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

underbody under sealed and corroded ,

Pass 6 Nov 2013 144,278 miles

underbody corroded, slight play in osf ball joint. brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 140,487 miles

brake pipes underseald. exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 138,618 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 138,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front pads worn rear discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2008 133,470 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 133,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

brake pipes starting to corroded.. . . exhaust slightly blowing on joins,,,,

Pass 31 Jul 2007 127,508 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge † †both cv boots wet

Pass 22 Aug 2006 121,246 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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P509 URN is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Black 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 P509 URN, 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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P509 URN is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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