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R44 SJM

1997 Mazda MX-6

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,849 mi
Last recorded83,849 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 SJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 83,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // discs // brakes req stip check

Pass 3 Feb 2010 78,319 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 78,316 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 78,309 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,665 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,858 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,667 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 56,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R44 SJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R44 SJM, 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 R44 SJM registered?

R44 SJM is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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