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P696 BRD

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,457 mi
Last recorded118,457 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 BRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,833 miles

Exhaust corroded to excess / front flexi deteriorated to excess.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,795 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded to excess / front flexi deteriorated to excess.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 108,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil level low. spare wheel well is full of water.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 108,726 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear tyres are different sizes.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil level low. spare wheel well is full of water.

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 95,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf and nsf anti roll bar drop links worn and corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 84,798 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

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

Gearbox oil leak/s

Pass 3 Apr 2006 80,622 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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P696 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P696 BRD, 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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P696 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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