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J841 OPV

1992 Mazda MX-6

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

142,759 mi
Last recorded142,759 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1992 Mazda MX-6115,772 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ841 OPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 142,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,n/s outer c.v. boot perishing,suspension components+brake pipes+chassis memers+sills corroding,suspension bushes wearing,oil leaks

Fail 17 Jul 2018 142,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,n/s outer c.v. boot perishing,suspension components+brake pipes+chassis memers+sills corroding,suspension bushes wearing,oil leaks

Pass 17 Jul 2017 140,034 miles

brake discs wearing

n/s mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

play in steering inner joints

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2017 140,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake discs wearing+pads

n/s mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

play in steering inner joints

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2016 136,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+nail in tread,brake discs wearing+pads,oil leaks

slight play in steering+inner joints,offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2016 136,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+nail in tread,brake discs wearing+pads,oil leaks

slight play in steering+inner joints,offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 131,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 131,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 127,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front exhaust down pipe in deteriorateing.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 127,604 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front exhaust down pipe in deteriorateing.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 122,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,chassis members+suspension components corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2012 116,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 116,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 110,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

suspension components+chassis members+sills corroding,brake discs wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks,slight play in steering

Fail 30 Jun 2011 110,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

suspension components+chassis members+sills corroding,brake discs wearing,brake pipes+ferrules corroding,oil leaks,slight play in steering

Pass 24 Jun 2010 104,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

tyres wearing on edges,innersills+suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 104,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

tyres wearing on edges,innersills+suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,371 miles

slight play detected at steering wheel\oil leak\rear discs slightly corroded\suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2009 99,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play detected at steering wheel\oil leak\rear discs slightly corroded\suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension components corroded,innersills corroded,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 76,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake hoses for perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2007 76,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hoses for perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 67,745 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 67,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 63,197 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 63,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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J841 OPV is a 1992 Mazda MX-6 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J841 OPV, 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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J841 OPV is a 1992 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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