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L495 BKL

1993 Mazda MX-6

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

213,426 mi
Last recorded213,426 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 BKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 213,426 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather pipes to tank ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 213,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock top mounting point corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler/breather pipes to tank ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement de bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 212,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler pipes corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2024 212,591 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sills, o/s/r inner sill ,o/s r inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank filler pipes corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2023 209,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 200,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake pad shim slight rubbing on disc

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 192,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 186,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 180,446 miles

slight fluid leak from clutch cylinder pedal

Fail 5 Feb 2019 180,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight fluid leak from clutch cylinder pedal

Pass 9 Feb 2018 175,051 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 175,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 170,395 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 164,370 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 158,601 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 158,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 151,600 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 151,600 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 144,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 137,788 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 137,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on o/s front brake pipe to hose

Pass 28 Feb 2011 132,286 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 132,286 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 127,903 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 121,639 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 121,639 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 114,938 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 109,153 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 104,346 miles

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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L495 BKL is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 L495 BKL, 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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L495 BKL is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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