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M974 RKE

1995 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

53,227 mi
Last recorded53,227 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-6102,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM974 RKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 53,227 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 53,188 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,173 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,074 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 52,464 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 52,068 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,781 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 51,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,588 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,969 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,290 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 50,207 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 49,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,637 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 47,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,701 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,926 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 44,633 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 43,137 miles

o/s front brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,348 miles

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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M974 RKE is a 1995 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 102,592 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M974 RKE, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M974 RKE is a 1995 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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