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P703 SVW

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,880 mi
Last recorded107,880 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 SVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 107,880 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 107,806 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 100,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 95,601 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded

n/s/ front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2007 95,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s front brake pipe corroded

n/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2006 93,619 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and o/s/f outer pad not hitting full disc surface

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rear discs rusty and startin to pit

Pass 15 Jun 2006 93,615 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 93,575 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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
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P703 SVW is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P703 SVW, 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 P703 SVW registered?

P703 SVW is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P703 SVW safe to buy?

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