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L4 PNB

1993 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 PNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,765 miles

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked / poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 29% (max limit 30%)

Offside Rear inner sill closing panel (behind wheel arch ) corroded / holed

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm rear bushes perished / poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2025 76,765 miles

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked / poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 29% (max limit 30%)

Offside Rear inner sill closing panel (behind wheel arch ) corroded / holed

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box / pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very poor (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm rear bushes perished / poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2024 75,515 miles

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked/poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded / holed (boot)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside & suspension components

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2024 75,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexpipe separated

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked/poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded / holed (boot)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside & suspension components

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,691 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cracked / poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 21%

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all lights slight pulse with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both inner sills corroded/poor, o/s holed

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

Rear brake efforts low

general corrosion to underside & suspension components

power steering pipe corroded

steering rack boots damp

Fail 24 Jan 2023 74,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached securing nut excessively corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots cracked/poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front both steering rack gaiters damp

Front exhaust flexpipe separated & collar loose/rattle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front antiroll bar linkage fixing/securing nuts very corroded/poor

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake lag - 21%

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides slight pulse with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bothn antiroll bar linkage fixing/securing nuts very corroded/poor

Rear general corrosion to all suspension components

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,312 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front all securing nuts on both anti roll bar links very corroded/poor

Front exhaust flexpipe separated , collar loose/rattle

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp minor pulse with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear inner arch /closing panel corroded/holed

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slightly damp (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges

steering rack boots damp

Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,002 miles

Front exhaust flexpipe separated/collar loose/rattle

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

Offside Rear closing panel corroded/holed

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight pulse with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Rear both tyres wearing edges

pas pipe corroded/damp

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Front exhaust flexpipe separated/ring loose & rattle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge ./ on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge / on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service brake efforts slightly low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Fail 17 Jan 2020 73,617 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Front exhaust flexpipe separated/ring loose & rattle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge ./ on 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge / on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service brake efforts slightly low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,909 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to all metal fuel pipes / brake pipes and to brake pipe ferrules

corrosion to suspension components and underbody

screen chipped

Fail 17 Jan 2019 72,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to all metal fuel pipes / brake pipes and to brake pipe ferrules

corrosion to suspension components and underbody

screen chipped

Pass 22 Jan 2018 71,786 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres worn inner/wearing outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside/suspension

Fail 20 Jan 2018 71,786 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven n/s lag-37% (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slight ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres worn inner/wearing outer edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside/suspension

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,809 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum limit (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

Front tyres slight wear edges

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

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

Nearside Rear brake lag-27%

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

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

Oil leak slight ()

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn inner/wearing outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion underside of vehicle/suspension

overall service brake effort close to minimum limit-51%

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,058 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust flexpipe seperated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle/suspension

o/s wiper poor

rear tyres worn inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexpipe seperated

o/s/f brake lag-20%

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

rear tyres worn inner edge

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,047 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front exhaust flexpipe seperated

o/s/f brake lag-20%

rear brake pads worn

rear number plate delaminating/discolouring

rear tyres worn inner edge

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flex pipe seperated

rear brake pads slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres worn inner edge

windscreen cracked o/s/f

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 Jan 2013 64,960 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner side walls perished

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn on inner edge

front exhaust flex pipe seperated

front tyres heavily cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cracking on treads

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,741 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear box corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2008 54,683 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting close to 3m

Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,216 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L4 PNB is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L4 PNB, 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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L4 PNB is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 25 October 1993.

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