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R48 DCS

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,538 mi
Last recorded73,538 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 DCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,538 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

center exhaust hanger snapped (but still supported)

exhaust flexy section deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,742 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,690 miles

o/s/f tyre on 1,6mm

o/s/r anti roll bar link worn

slight sweat steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,740 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,428 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 69,866 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,522 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 67,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,415 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 64,341 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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R48 DCS is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R48 DCS, 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 R48 DCS registered?

R48 DCS is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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