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K892 SLX

1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,843 mi
Last recorded100,843 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs97,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK892 SLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6 V6 Abs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2009 100,843 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

water leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2008 97,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 97,342 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 94,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 89,585 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs?

Based on 745 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 52
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K892 SLX is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 97,342 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 V6 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K892 SLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K892 SLX registered?

K892 SLX is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs, first registered on 18 November 1997.

Is K892 SLX safe to buy?

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