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R265 FGK

1997 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,299 mi
Last recorded152,299 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 152,299 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 152,282 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 145,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2009 144,373 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 131,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 113,198 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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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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R265 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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