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P711 RYL

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,995 mi
Last recorded107,995 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 RYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 107,995 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 107,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 101,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

front & rear fog light switches insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 98,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked, 205/50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 95,764 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box noisy inside and rattling

front and rear suspension components corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2021 95,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box noisy inside and rattling

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,035 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The engine sump is corroded

The exhaust system is corroded & the rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2020 93,035 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working fitted a llb501 Capless bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

The engine sump is corroded

The exhaust system is corroded & the rear exhaust box is deteriorating

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up the washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 90,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 90,699 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 16, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,605 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,579 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,564 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,750 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 54,152 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,400 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,222 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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P711 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P711 RYL, 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 P711 RYL registered?

P711 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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