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P386 KSP

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 KSP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 104,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side wiper blade and offside wiper blade torn

Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side wiper blade and offside wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 100,533 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre tread

front brake discs starting to show signs of wear

front exhaust pipe starting to show signs of wear

front number plate starting to show signs of wear

nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of cut

nearside front trackrod end boot burst

offside rear chassis leg outer skin showing signs of corrosion

offside rear wheel arch starting to show signs of corrosion

oil leaks lower engine

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Fail 19 Nov 2010 100,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

cuts in nearside front tyre tread

front brake discs starting to show signs of wear

front exhaust pipe starting to show signs of wear

front number plate starting to show signs of wear

nearside front and offside front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of cut

nearside front trackrod end boot burst

offside rear chassis leg outer skin showing signs of corrosion

offside rear inner pannel at rear bumper corroded

offside rear wheel arch starting to show signs of corrosion

oil leaks lower engine

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 27 Jun 2009 94,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both washer jets have one nozzle blocked

nearside and offside cills rusty

offside and nearside front chassis legs rusty

sump pan leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,213 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 82,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 70,738 miles

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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P386 KSP is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 96,960 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 P386 KSP, 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 29 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 P386 KSP registered?

P386 KSP is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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