MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6?
Based on 27,122 MOT tests across 3,604 vehicles.
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R265 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R265 FGK, 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 R265 FGK registered?
R265 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R265 FGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R265 FGK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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