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P522 WKG

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,059 mi
Last recorded144,059 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 WKG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 144,059 miles

1) o/s front tyre close to limits 2) o/s front c/v gaitor perished 3) 1x o/s rear side lights n/w 4) tyres 205 50 16

Fail 6 May 2010 144,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

1) o/s front tyre close to limits 2) o/s front c/v gaitor perished 3) 1x o/s rear side lights n/w 4) tyres 205 50 16

Pass 16 Apr 2009 124,611 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 124,564 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 25 Apr 2008 113,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 113,934 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 102,645 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 102,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyresslightly perished and slightly miss shapped

Pass 22 Apr 2006 91,441 miles

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

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

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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P522 WKG is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P522 WKG, 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 P522 WKG registered?

P522 WKG is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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