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R460 FKP

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,566 mi
Last recorded128,566 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 FKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 128,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 123,098 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 119,210 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 117,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 110,607 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 104,824 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,049 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,946 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 87,946 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,951 miles

Advise: Rear number plate mounting damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 68,270 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 68,270 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 59,423 miles

o/s n/s inner cv boots leaking grease.

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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R460 FKP is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R460 FKP, 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 R460 FKP registered?

R460 FKP is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R460 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 FKP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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