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J838 WEW

1992 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,285 mi
Last recorded155,285 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-6115,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 WEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 155,285 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 155,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 143,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 131,111 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 130,032 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 130,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

heavy rusting in rear suspension

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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J838 WEW is a 1992 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J838 WEW, 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 J838 WEW registered?

J838 WEW is a 1992 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 23 March 1992.

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