Mazda MX-6
Registered from 1986 to 1999.
About this model
The Mazda MX-6 is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive sport compact coupé manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1987 to 1997 across two generations.
From the Wikipedia article Mazda MX-6, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1997 2.5 petrol. 11 of 45 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust and emissions | 64% | 7 |
| Brakes | 55% | 6 |
| Body and structure | 36% | 4 |
| Lights and electrics | 27% | 3 |
| Suspension | 27% | 3 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 9% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- Emissions test unable to be completed
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Exhaust and emissions — 64% of its failures
- Emissions levels exceed default limits
- An induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits
- Brakes — 55% of its failures
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
- Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Suspension — 27% of its failures
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Lights and electrics — 27% of its failures
- Body and structure — 36% of its failures
- Seat belts and airbags — 9% of its failures
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/1298/16
Over the time, the contact points inside the ignition switch may become carbonized and become conductive to electricity. As a result the ignition switch could overheat, leading to the risk of a fire.
Recall of the product from end users