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114,179 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and rear (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)
Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)
exhaust corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)
exhaust corroded
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
all brake discs corroded
center exhaust mounting cracked
under body rust
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake discs corroded
center exhaust mounting cracked
under body rust
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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R496 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 96,960 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 R496 LJW, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R496 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 27 August 1997.
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