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P173 VGD

1997 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,212 mi
Last recorded81,212 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 VGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 81,212 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 81,212 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle corroded. † †Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded. † †All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode. † †All flexible brake hoses starting to split/perish/deteriorate. † †

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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P173 VGD is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P173 VGD, 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 P173 VGD registered?

P173 VGD is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P173 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P173 VGD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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