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P506 AFX

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,626 mi
Last recorded110,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 AFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 110,626 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 110,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 107,844 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 107,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 102,253 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 102,253 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 95,068 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 84,961 miles

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

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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P506 AFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P506 AFX, 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 P506 AFX registered?

P506 AFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P506 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 AFX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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