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R231 ULS

1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,542 mi
Last recorded78,542 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs97,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 ULS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6 V6 Abs
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,542 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 78,542 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 65,698 miles

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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R231 ULS is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R231 ULS, 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 R231 ULS registered?

R231 ULS is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R231 ULS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 ULS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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