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P296 VGP

1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,791 mi
Last recorded99,791 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs97,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 VGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6 V6 Abs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2009 99,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2008 94,394 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2007 86,588 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs?

Based on 745 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 52
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P296 VGP is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 97,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P296 VGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P296 VGP registered?

P296 VGP is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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