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P52 LMA

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,988 mi
Last recorded61,988 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 LMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 61,988 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 61,988 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel emmissions close to legal limit

Pass 5 Oct 2013 51,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,190 miles

Gearbox oil leak offside diff seal

Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,234 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 43,234 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

suspect tracking out

Fail 19 Jul 2007 41,341 miles

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

both fron t tyres scrub bing

n/s/r tyre punctured

tracking suspected out

Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,341 miles

both fron t tyres scrub bing

n/s/r tyre punctured

tracking suspected out

Pass 3 Aug 2006 38,884 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 1 Aug 2006 38,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on inside

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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P52 LMA is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P52 LMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P52 LMA registered?

P52 LMA is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P52 LMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 LMA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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