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P826 BPD

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,550 mi
Last recorded153,550 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 BPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 153,550 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Front disc brakes slightly pitted

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 153,550 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads getting low

Front disc brakes slightly pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 147,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 139,647 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 131,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 125,718 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 125,716 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 117,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,760 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 106,760 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 94,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,112 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 75,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 31 Jan 2007 70,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 61,642 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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P826 BPD is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P826 BPD, 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 P826 BPD registered?

P826 BPD is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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