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P550 OKE

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,773 mi
Last recorded123,773 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 OKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 123,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting corroded to excess/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 103,755 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion wheel arch area

Nearside Rear slight corrosion wheel arch area

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 103,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch area slight corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch area slight corrosion

Fail 27 May 2020 103,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch area slight corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch area slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2019 102,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 101,106 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 99,745 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering shaft seal (2.3.3b)

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)

Oil leak offside gearbox drive shaft oil seal light misting of oil ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 98,196 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 98,196 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 May 2015 96,648 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 94,991 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 94,991 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 93,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 91,186 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 91,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 89,405 miles

advise rear anti roll bar links showing signs of slight wear

Pass 20 May 2010 86,643 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 83,886 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 83,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2008 80,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 76,815 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 722,122 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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P550 OKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P550 OKE, 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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P550 OKE is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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