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P53 EPY

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,767 mi
Last recorded95,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 EPY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,767 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,971 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,693 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,320 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,105 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,046 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 93,972 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 93,596 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 93,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,195 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes and under car

Fail 6 Jun 2016 93,188 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on brake pipes and under car

Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,848 miles

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car

Fail 16 Apr 2015 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,622 miles

slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car

slight corrosion on brake pipes

welding and underseal repairs have been carried out

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,476 miles

slight corrosion under car

Fail 20 Feb 2013 92,476 miles

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

slight corrosion under car

Pass 8 Feb 2012 92,207 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,152 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 92,148 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 90,425 miles

Front passenger window switches inoperative

Fail 28 May 2009 90,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger window switches inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 85,227 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 78,523 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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P53 EPY is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P53 EPY, 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 P53 EPY registered?

P53 EPY is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P53 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P53 EPY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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