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L8 DCB

1993 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,776 mi
Last recorded48,776 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mazda MX-6112,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 48,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 48,356 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 48,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 47,480 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 47,480 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot missing clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,264 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 47,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 47,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak around rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,783 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,163 miles

exhaust system corroded

small oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Dec 2015 45,928 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 45,928 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)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 45,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 45,187 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 45,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 44,798 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,476 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,466 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,783 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,732 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four tyres worn on inner edges,rear tyres and nearside front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,546 miles

exhaust tail box corroded and leaking slightly

front tyres worn low on inner edges

oil leak

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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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L8 DCB is a 1993 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L8 DCB, 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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L8 DCB is a 1993 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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