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P929 XEL

1996 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,829 mi
Last recorded109,829 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 109,829 miles

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

neare side tyre worn oninner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2009 109,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

neare side tyre worn oninner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2008 97,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 84,581 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 84,564 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 74,540 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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P929 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P929 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P929 XEL registered?

P929 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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