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K661 KNN

1998 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

97,555 mi
Last recorded97,555 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-6119,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK661 KNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,555 miles

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Fail 6 Jun 2011 97,522 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Fail 25 May 2010 92,811 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear brakes slightly lazy.

Front registration plate surround damaged.

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 25 May 2010 92,811 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear brakes slightly lazy.

Front registration plate surround damaged.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 92,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,311 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 86,311 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake pads very low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,459 miles

C.O content at limit

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 82,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

C.O content at limit

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,601 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 80,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,512 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 77,512 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K661 KNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 K661 KNN, 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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K661 KNN is a 1998 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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