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J568 OGV

1992 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

147,094 mi
Last recorded147,094 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-6115,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ568 OGV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 147,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front plate slightly damaged

Fuel lines slightly corroded

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Slight corrosion to rear chassis rails

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 142,273 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Both inner cv gaitors weeping grease

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

Corrosion to both front chassis rails

Corrosion to bottom front cross member

Corrosion to rear chassis rails

Corrosion to spare wheel well

Fuel lines corroded

Interior panels missing from inside car

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 134,536 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 134,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 130,697 miles

slight blow on exhaust. off side wiper beginning to deteriorate

undewrside of vehicle has considerable rust throughout but currently within test limits

Fail 3 Dec 2008 130,690 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

slight blow on exhaust. off side wiper beginning to deteriorate

undewrside of vehicle has considerable rust throughout but currently within test limits

Fail 7 Aug 2007 130,660 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both front tyres are replaced.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 116,923 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 116,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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J568 OGV is a 1992 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1992 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 115,772 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 J568 OGV, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J568 OGV is a 1992 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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