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L4 OFE

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,074 mi
Last recorded53,074 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 OFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,492 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 51,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,989 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 43,989 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L4 OFE is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L4 OFE, 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 L4 OFE registered?

L4 OFE is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is L4 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 OFE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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