MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre Rear Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Rear Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6?
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J197 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-6 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 115,772 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 J197 TVS, 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 34 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 J197 TVS registered?
J197 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J197 TVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J197 TVS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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