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P531 NOV

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,292 mi
Last recorded136,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 NOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 136,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 132,949 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 132,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 129,483 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 125,776 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 122,091 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 117,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 113,840 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 110,510 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 106,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 100,986 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 91,138 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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P531 NOV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P531 NOV, 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 P531 NOV registered?

P531 NOV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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