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R435 CGU

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,448 mi
Last recorded94,448 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 CGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 94,448 miles

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

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

Fail 13 Jul 2012 94,448 miles

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

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

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,659 miles

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

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

corrosion edges on offside door but not considered to be dangerous as very low down on door

Fail 12 Jul 2011 86,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion edges on offside door but not considered to be dangerous as very low down on door

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,024 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,795 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 64,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,163 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 59,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,991 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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R435 CGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R435 CGU, 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 R435 CGU registered?

R435 CGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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