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P305 LKJ

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,001 mi
Last recorded104,001 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 LKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 104,001 miles

exhaust and mountings corroded - exhaust flexi corroded

front plate slightly cracked - battery slight movement - x2 front seats torn

rear antiroll bar corroded - x2 rear inner sill corroded - c/o passed on limit

rear flexi ferrules corroded - x2 rear lower wheel arch to chasie corroded

x2 front coil spring mounting areas corroded - x2 front flexi hose deteriated

Fail 15 Mar 2016 104,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake test not carried out!!!!!! cant get vehicle in rolling road!!!!!!!

Fail 30 Jan 2015 104,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

seat belts slow to retract

unable to complete emission test due to oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,522 miles

accident damage to front

Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

accident damage to front

Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,025 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres outer side walls damanged

Fail 2 Jan 2013 91,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres outer side walls damanged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

front numberplate cracked

rear bumper damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2011 83,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyre sidewalls damaged

front numberplate cracked

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2011 77,127 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,264 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,563 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges but o/k at test

Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,362 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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P305 LKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P305 LKJ, 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 P305 LKJ registered?

P305 LKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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