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R396 AMA

1997 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,525 mi
Last recorded129,525 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 AMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 129,525 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 129,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 128,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 128,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 121,274 miles

Offside & nearside rear outer sill corrossion started

Pass 10 May 2011 116,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge getting low

n/s rear seatbelt retracting mechanism weak

o/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight binding on o/s front wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2006 112,316 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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R396 AMA is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R396 AMA, 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 R396 AMA registered?

R396 AMA is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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