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L489 GYU

1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,149 mi
Last recorded74,149 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs115,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 GYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6 V6 Abs
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 74,149 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 74,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2007 61,684 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 61,647 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs?

Based on 745 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 52
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L489 GYU is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 115,614 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 V6 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L489 GYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L489 GYU registered?

L489 GYU is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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