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P572 ROU

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,342 mi
Last recorded143,342 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 ROU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 143,342 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet safety catch faukty,poewer steering pipes coroded,suspension bushes perished,

Pass 26 Sep 2013 140,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside/offside sills coroded,exhaust centre section splitting,offside front tyre sidewall damaged,

Fail 26 Sep 2013 140,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside/offside sills coroded,exhaust centre section splitting,offside front tyre sidewall damaged,

Pass 8 Oct 2012 138,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak,exhaust joints weeping,steering and suspension worn,tyres sidewalls damaged,long hand brake lever travel.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 135,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

p/s rack slight leak,o/s ,front tyre side wall damage,non standard springs fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 135,344 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

p/s rack slight leak,o/s ,front tyre side wall damage,non standard springs fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 129,872 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

non standard springs fitted,p/s slightly leak at rack

Fail 4 Oct 2010 129,872 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

non standard springs fitted,p/s slightly leak at rack

Pass 29 Sep 2009 125,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal worn

slight oil leak at steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2009 125,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal worn

slight oil leak at steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 119,168 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 114,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leak at steering rack

oil leak at sump

vehicle presented / tested wet

Fail 1 Oct 2007 114,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak at steering rack

oil leak at sump

vehicle presented / tested wet

Fail 2 Oct 2006 104,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 104,269 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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P572 ROU is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P572 ROU, 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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P572 ROU is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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