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P3 MMS

1996 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,339 mi
Last recorded72,339 miles
Recorded on19 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 MMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2006 72,339 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 72,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P3 MMS is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,069 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P3 MMS, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P3 MMS registered?

P3 MMS is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P3 MMS safe to buy?

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