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P788 MTM

1996 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,037 mi
Last recorded71,037 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 MTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn on inner tread.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,273 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 60,122 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 54,365 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,658 miles

Centre exhaust pipe hanger braket in very poor condition.

Front nearside fog lamp glass is broken.

Nearside rear lamp unit has water in it. ( lens is cracked )

Fail 31 Oct 2008 48,656 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust pipe hanger braket in very poor condition.

Front nearside fog lamp glass is broken.

Nearside rear lamp unit has water in it. ( lens is cracked )

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,741 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded/worn and pitted

front brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre worn low

rear brake pads worn low

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 12 Oct 2005 36,610 miles

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

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

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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P788 MTM is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P788 MTM, 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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P788 MTM is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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