Mazda Mx 6 (1993)
1993 Mazda Mx 6
CarHunch analysed 695 real MOT records for the 1993 Mazda Mx 6. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 Mazda MX-6 is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 63.5% against the 80% benchmark—meaning nearly four in ten fail their MOT on first attempt. Nearly one in five of these cars (19.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a legitimate concern for anyone considering one.
These MX-6s are averaging 117,000 miles, which is reasonable for a 30-year-old car, but the real issue is the high failure rate: owners can expect 2.33 failures per MOT cycle and 8.7 advisories, indicating persistent wear and corrosion issues typical of an ageing 1990s sports car. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brake lines, and exhaust systems—the failures here are clustered around structural and safety-critical components that compound quickly on neglected examples.
What to check before buying a 1993 Mazda Mx 6
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Mazda Mx 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Mazda Mx 6 vehicles fall between 96,140 and 137,670 miles.
1993 Mazda Mx 6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 20 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 Mazda Mx 6
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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59.3%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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41%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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29.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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28.9%
Oil leak
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25.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.4%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive
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20.4%
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
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18%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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