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P165 UAV

1997 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

84,535 mi
Last recorded84,535 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 UAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 84,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,652 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,339 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,200 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,091 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 76,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 76,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 73,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,936 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,550 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,555 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,133 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 70,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,835 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,584 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,458 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,118 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,490 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,075 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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P165 UAV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 P165 UAV, 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 P165 UAV registered?

P165 UAV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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