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P11 CEL

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,200 mi
Last recorded41,200 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 CEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 41,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 40,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 39,512 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 39,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 38,637 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 38,422 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,409 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,366 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,166 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 38,127 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,247 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,120 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 37,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,812 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,645 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,757 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,248 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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P11 CEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P11 CEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P11 CEL registered?

P11 CEL is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P11 CEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 CEL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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