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H17 EXT

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,711 mi
Last recorded118,711 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 EXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 118,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,160 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 117,896 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 117,136 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 116,179 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 116,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,212 miles

Nearside Front outer driveshaft gaitor starting too perish

Offside Rear excesive corrosion too outer sill

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,133 miles

blow to rear exhaust

n/s/f brake hose perishing

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,438 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,893 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 99,893 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r+n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking =

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,709 miles

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres tread worn inside edges

o/s/r + n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2012 94,709 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres tread worn inside edges

o/s/r + n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,679 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 84,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,102 miles

n/s/r inner tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2008 74,929 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,631 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,054 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 68,054 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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H17 EXT is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red 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 H17 EXT, 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 H17 EXT registered?

H17 EXT is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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