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P772 OYG

1996 Mazda MX-6

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,116 mi
Last recorded156,116 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 OYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2009 156,116 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 151,252 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 151,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 146,238 miles

both front tyres bolding inner edges.

exhaust leaking slightly front two joints.

n/s/r antiroll bar vertical link worn slightly.

Fail 22 Jun 2007 146,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 165,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 134,582 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 134,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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P772 OYG is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P772 OYG, 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 P772 OYG registered?

P772 OYG is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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