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P656 JVW

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,805 mi
Last recorded142,805 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 JVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 142,805 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 142,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 141,475 miles

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

rattle from down pipe flexy hose

Fail 18 Jan 2012 141,475 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rattle from down pipe flexy hose

Pass 24 Jan 2011 138,062 miles

cooling fan on all the time

exhaust deteriorating

no. plate lights poorly illuminating plates

oil leaks

Fail 20 Jan 2011 138,060 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cooling fan on all the time

exhaust deteriorating

no. plate lights poorly illuminating plates

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2010 133,945 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 133,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 129,063 miles

Engine oil leaking from filter area.

Exhaust front pipe flexi section is in poor condition and has insecure braiding anchor ring.

Nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Nearside front seat belt webbing has been repaired and is improved, but replacement is still advised.

Nearside rear lamp cluster is not fully secure.

Rear anti roll bar nearside drop link has a small amount of play in joints.

Fail 14 Jan 2009 129,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine oil leaking from filter area.

Exhaust front pipe flexi section is in poor condition and has insecure braiding anchor ring.

Nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Nearside rear lamp cluster is not fully secure.

Rear anti roll bar nearside drop link has a small amount of play in joints.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 123,587 miles

Nearside front wheel has a badly damaged locking nut / bolt.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 123,585 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front wheel has a badly damaged locking nut / bolt.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 118,664 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 112,271 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

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P656 JVW is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P656 JVW, 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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P656 JVW is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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