MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rattle from down pipe flexy hose
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
cooling fan on all the time
exhaust deteriorating
no. plate lights poorly illuminating plates
oil leaks
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
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
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.
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.
Nearside front wheel has a badly damaged locking nut / bolt.
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.
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.
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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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