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K341 LMY

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,657 mi
Last recorded83,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK341 LMY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,657 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,657 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,657 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 83,657 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,657 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 83,657 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 83,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 83,657 miles

Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

boot struts slight weak

slight bad earth n/s/r

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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K341 LMY is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K341 LMY, 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 K341 LMY registered?

K341 LMY is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is K341 LMY safe to buy?

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