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P203 UAV

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,645 mi
Last recorded140,645 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 UAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 140,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 136,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 132,623 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 127,927 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 123,436 miles

both c.v.boots leaking grease

nearside c.v.bott twisted

Pass 5 Nov 2007 118,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 118,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 114,155 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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P203 UAV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P203 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 P203 UAV registered?

P203 UAV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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