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P744 VAE

1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,998 mi
Last recorded74,998 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs97,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 VAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6 V6 Abs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 74,998 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 74,990 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust mounting poor

top of windscreen tinted very dark

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 56,146 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs?

Based on 745 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 52
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P744 VAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 97,342 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 V6 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P744 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P744 VAE registered?

P744 VAE is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P744 VAE safe to buy?

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