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R455 SJA

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,286 mi
Last recorded166,286 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 SJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 166,286 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 166,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

boot lock sticking

offside brake disc warped

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

offside windscreen damage

Fail 6 Oct 2006 162,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear suspension corroding

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2006 162,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear suspension corroding

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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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R455 SJA is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R455 SJA, 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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R455 SJA is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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