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P997 AWV

1996 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,864 mi
Last recorded137,864 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-699,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 AWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2010 137,864 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

adv on n/sf/ tyer wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2010 137,864 miles

adv on n/sf/ tyer wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 136,540 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 136,540 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 134,419 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 134,419 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 131,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 22 Feb 2008 131,286 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 26 Feb 2007 119,710 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 119,701 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P997 AWV is a 1996 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 99,069 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 P997 AWV, 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 30 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 P997 AWV registered?

P997 AWV is a 1996 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P997 AWV safe to buy?

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