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R496 LJW

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 LJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 114,179 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 114,177 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 105,880 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,883 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2021 88,333 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,927 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 70,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 62,850 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,918 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and rear (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,667 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,512 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 34,512 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake discs corroded

center exhaust mounting cracked

under body rust

Fail 22 Sep 2014 27,628 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

center exhaust mounting cracked

under body rust

Fail 9 Oct 2008 24,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 24,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,084 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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R496 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R496 LJW, 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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R496 LJW is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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