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P828 SHV

1997 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,410 mi
Last recorded171,410 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 SHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 171,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 165,964 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 155,586 miles

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

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

driver's door mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2011 155,578 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

reduced braking effort on offside rear wheel - both sootbrake and handbrake

Pass 17 Nov 2010 145,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 145,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 136,247 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 129,069 miles

driveshaft boot leaking nearside front

Pass 23 Oct 2007 127,556 miles

high handbrake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2006 119,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 106,983 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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P828 SHV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P828 SHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P828 SHV registered?

P828 SHV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P828 SHV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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