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P855 PLN

1996 Mazda MX-6

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 PLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,914 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,914 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 96,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 96,868 miles

Front and rear suspension componets corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 96,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front & rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 96,657 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all rear suspension bushes perished

rear suspension parts getting corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear coil springs getting corroded

middle exhaust corroded & slightly blowing

rear suspension parts getting corroded

slight noise front suspension

Fail 13 Jul 2020 96,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear coil springs getting corroded

middle exhaust corroded & slightly blowing

rear suspension parts getting corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 95,504 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded with slight leak

n/s outer c/v boot perished

o/s & n/s outer sills starting to get corroded

o/s & n/s/f bottom ball joint boots perished

rear road springs corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

rear tyres old & perished

Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,228 miles

o/s & n/s/f flex brake hoses perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & off side front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 91,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & off side front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 May 2015 88,326 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 86,339 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 83,766 miles

windscreen marked

Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 81,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 78,409 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,409 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2009 77,011 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front flex brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,011 miles

front flex brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,646 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,544 miles

Offside Rear 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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

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P855 PLN is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P855 PLN, 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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P855 PLN is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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