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P197 KEW

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,111 mi
Last recorded86,111 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 KEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 86,111 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 49,688 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 71,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,377 miles

Large stonechip in windscreen outside swept area.

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion to all underside of vehicle and all suspension parts.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,207 miles

n/s/r brake disc and o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P197 KEW is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P197 KEW, 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 P197 KEW registered?

P197 KEW is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P197 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 KEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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