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P525 UDL

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

146,231 mi
Last recorded146,231 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 UDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 146,231 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 146,231 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 147,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake hoses perished.

front brake pads reqd in appx 3000m

Pass 8 Nov 2007 141,142 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres close to strut

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

hand brake travel but not excessive

nearside rear wheel bearing sligthy noisey

Fail 19 Sep 2007 139,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body repair to n/s door sill in seat belt mounting prescribed area. unable to assess

both front tyres worn on inside edges (may have been fouling on front spring platforms)

drivers view obstructed by radar detector

exhaust fouling on rear crossmember

headlamp height adjusters faulty

Pass 16 Oct 2006 133,831 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 133,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 127,541 miles

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

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

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2005 127,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

n/s/r inner brake pad low

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

p.a.s drive belt in very poor condition

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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

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P525 UDL 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 44.4%.

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 P525 UDL, 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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P525 UDL is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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