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P686 DVO

1996 Mazda MX-6

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,379 mi
Last recorded101,379 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 DVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 101,379 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 101,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 85,890 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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P686 DVO is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P686 DVO, 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 P686 DVO registered?

P686 DVO is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P686 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 DVO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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