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J809 DHX

1992 Mazda MX-6

Maroon Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-6115,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ809 DHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 115,762 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 111,584 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 111,584 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 111,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer poor

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front lower suspension ball joint boot worn

Oil leak on engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,492 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 111,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 110,259 miles

Corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on tread but not showing cords

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

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,669 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

exhaust rusting

under side of car rusting

Fail 9 Oct 2015 108,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure Fixing Bolt Loose on Mount (2.4.G.3a)

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

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

exhaust rusting

under side of car rusting

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,505 miles

Corrosion on offside rear body sill

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

Nearside front lower arm front bush worn

Oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,396 miles

Offside front tyre getting low

Oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Oct 2013 106,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside front tyre getting low

Oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jun 2012 105,170 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 105,170 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,011 miles

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 104,011 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 102,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 99,250 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 99,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,334 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 97,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 92,847 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 88,213 miles

front number plate damaged near side front drive shaft gaiter cracking

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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J809 DHX is a 1992 Mazda MX-6 in Maroon with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J809 DHX, 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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What year was J809 DHX registered?

J809 DHX is a 1992 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 14 May 1992.

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