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P712 BRD

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

143,189 mi
Last recorded143,189 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 BRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 143,189 miles

Rear both outer sills coroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 141,777 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 141,777 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,850 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 135,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,515 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 132,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,449 miles

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 130,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL INNER WHEEL ARCH CLOSING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN

N/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 127,077 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,975 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 119,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 119,844 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 115,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 115,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 111,663 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 111,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 107,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre side walls cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2012 98,599 miles

both rear tyres small cracks

Fail 25 Jan 2012 98,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres small cracks

Pass 20 Jan 2011 93,333 miles

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

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

small cuts rear tyres

Fail 19 Jan 2011 93,333 miles

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

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

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

small cuts rear tyres

Fail 26 Jan 2010 89,948 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,948 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 88,093 miles

hand brake travel

vechile tested under wet conition

Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,636 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 81,635 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2006 78,030 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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P712 BRD is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P712 BRD, 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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P712 BRD is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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