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P397 RYR

1997 Mazda MX-6

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,155 mi
Last recorded162,155 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP397 RYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 162,155 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 162,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 159,537 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Nov 2011 159,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Oct 2009 158,362 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres showing wear on inside edges

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 158,362 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres showing wear on inside edges

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 154,479 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2008 153,479 miles

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

Both rear tyres are starting to crack and perish

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 147,947 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 143,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 130,799 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 130,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P397 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P397 RYR, 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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P397 RYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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