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P809 OHJ

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,925 mi
Last recorded141,925 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 OHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 141,925 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 141,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 125,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 121,336 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 121,240 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P809 OHJ 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 60%.

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 P809 OHJ, 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 P809 OHJ registered?

P809 OHJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P809 OHJ safe to buy?

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