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P244 OKJ

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,695 mi
Last recorded148,695 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 OKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 148,695 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 148,695 miles

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

air bag light remains on.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 145,677 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light remains on.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,936 miles

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

air bag light remains.

offside front headlamp has a small crack.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 127,929 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

air bag light remains on.

offside front tyre inner and outer edge has slight wear.

offside headlamp has small crack.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 127,929 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

air bag light remains on.

offside front tyre inner and outer edge has slight wear.

offside headlamp has small crack.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 120,280 miles

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

offside front and offside rear tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn.

Fail 7 Oct 2008 120,280 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front and offside rear tyre inner and outer edges slightly worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 112,001 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 101,505 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 101,505 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P244 OKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P244 OKJ, 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 P244 OKJ registered?

P244 OKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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