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K530 DWN

1998 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,503 mi
Last recorded172,503 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-6119,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK530 DWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2006 172,503 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 172,474 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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K530 DWN is a 1998 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,701 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 K530 DWN, 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 28 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 K530 DWN registered?

K530 DWN is a 1998 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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