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P552 AJT

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,789 mi
Last recorded79,789 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 AJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 79,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 79,779 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 79,590 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 78,554 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 78,530 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 78,454 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON EDGES

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,759 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER EDGE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,707 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,230 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,027 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 20 Jan 2016 70,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,774 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,427 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,689 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,967 miles

Both front cv gaitors starting to crack and perish.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,043 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,506 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,744 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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P552 AJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P552 AJT, 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 P552 AJT registered?

P552 AJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P552 AJT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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