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P481 OLL

1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,425 mi
Last recorded138,425 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs97,342 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 OLL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6 V6 Abs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 138,425 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 138,425 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil all over offside steering rack boot. wants cleaning off and to be recheckt on retest

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 127,593 miles

oil leak

windscreen marked

Pass 17 Jun 2005 119,275 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 119,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Nearside Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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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P481 OLL is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 V6 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P481 OLL, 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 P481 OLL registered?

P481 OLL is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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