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P698 BCN

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,671 mi
Last recorded104,671 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 BCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2006 104,671 miles

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

both number plate lamps loose

corroded brake pipes to o/s/f,n/s/r + o/s/r flexible hoses

fluid around o/s/f flex brake hose

front tyres worn on edges

imbalance to front brakes

slight blow to exhaust cat to middle section

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 5 Oct 2006 104,657 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corroded brake pipes to o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r flexible hoses

front tyres worn on edges

o/s and n/s number plate lamps loose

slight blow from exhaust cat to middle section joint

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 17 Aug 2006 103,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipe at side of fuel tank looks to be heavily corroded, very difficult to assess

Pass 17 Aug 2005 91,863 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop link s worn & rusting

n/s/f fog lamp missing

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link slightly worn

o/s/f/shock absorber weak

sligh imbalance in front brakes

slight leak from front exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2005 91,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear anti-roll bar drop links worn + rusting

n/s/f fog lamp missing

o/s/f anti_roll bar drop link slightly worn

o/s/f shock absorber weak

slight imbalance to front brakes

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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

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P698 BCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P698 BCN, 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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P698 BCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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