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L263 LBE

1993 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,007 mi
Last recorded59,007 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL263 LBE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 59,007 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 58,469 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 57,973 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2012 57,956 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,946 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 56,925 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,073 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 55,073 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,528 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 54,528 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,032 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 53,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge.

hand brake has little reserve travel,advise adjustment

slight brake bind on n/s/f.

Pass 24 Sep 2005 50,146 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2005 50,144 miles

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

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

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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L263 LBE is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 112,404 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 L263 LBE, 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 33 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L263 LBE is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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