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P205 YWX

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,650 mi
Last recorded97,650 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 YWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 95,731 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 93,404 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 93,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 93,394 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 93,380 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 91,678 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 90,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,592 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 47,682 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,119 miles

slight exhaust leak

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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P205 YWX is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P205 YWX, 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 P205 YWX registered?

P205 YWX is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P205 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 YWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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