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P780 HOC

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,114 mi
Last recorded156,114 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 HOC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 156,114 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 150,296 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 150,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 145,665 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 145,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 141,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 135,843 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 135,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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P780 HOC is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red 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 P780 HOC, 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 P780 HOC registered?

P780 HOC is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P780 HOC safe to buy?

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