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L865 EPF

1994 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,830 mi
Last recorded73,830 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-6111,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL865 EPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 70,806 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated but no ply/ cords visible

Fail 13 Apr 2015 70,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general component surface corrosuon.

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 16 May 2011 70,395 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 70,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

boot struts worn excessively

Pass 13 May 2010 67,770 miles

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

big bore rear exhaust fitted

o/s/f outer tyre wall damage

rear boot struts inoperative

Pass 14 May 2009 65,356 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 65,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,618 miles

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 10 Apr 2007 59,386 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 59,313 miles

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

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

all steering suspension and braking components corroded

both rear tyres on limit of wear and cracking

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

hand brake weak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 55,407 miles

both front tyres inner edges wear in badly

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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L865 EPF is a 1994 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 111,796 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 L865 EPF, 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 32 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L865 EPF is a 1994 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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