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P51 MLL

1996 Mazda MX-6

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,796 mi
Last recorded67,796 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP51 MLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 67,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 67,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 67,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 67,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 67,345 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 67,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Jun 2021 67,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 67,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 65,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,973 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 61,308 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 61,308 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 60,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 60,202 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,346 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,599 miles

front number plate very slightly cracked

rear brake discs slighty rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,760 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 47,659 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,617 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 43,579 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,779 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,309 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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P51 MLL is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P51 MLL, 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 P51 MLL registered?

P51 MLL is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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