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P998 MLK

1996 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,999 mi
Last recorded131,999 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 MLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 131,999 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,321 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/f cv boot small hole

o/s/f tyre wear uneven

Pass 24 Jun 2015 120,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,389 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2014 107,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,415 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER AND INNER EDGES. CENTER 3/4 OF TREAD ON BOTH TYRES OK FOR MOT

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 92,145 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER AND INNER EDGES. CENTER 3/4 OF TREAD ON BOTH TYRES OK FOR MOT

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,849 miles

Both front outer cv boots perished

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

n/s/r disc pitted

o/s/r disc pitted

Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,849 miles

Both front outer cv boots perished

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

n/s/r disc pitted

o/s/r disc pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,112 miles

both d/shaft boots heavily perished

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 61,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both d/shaft boots heavily perished

rear suspension components corroded

washers badly aligned

Pass 28 Apr 2009 58,380 miles

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

No spare wheel

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,215 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 57,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,475 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,778 miles

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

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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P998 MLK is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P998 MLK, 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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P998 MLK is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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