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R489 DTX

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,281 mi
Last recorded124,281 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 DTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 124,281 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 124,281 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 119,322 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 115,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 109,404 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 103,857 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

travel on parking brake level

Pass 3 Jan 2006 100,347 miles

front no.plate cracked

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

Fail 3 Jan 2006 100,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front no.plate cracked

offside rear wheel slightly distorted

travel on foot brake

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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R489 DTX is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R489 DTX, 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 R489 DTX registered?

R489 DTX is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R489 DTX safe to buy?

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