CarVerify

Free Car Check

R505 SNR

1998 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,415 mi
Last recorded164,415 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-6119,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 SNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 164,415 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 164,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 152,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 139,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 126,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 113,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 100,260 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 100,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 85,389 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,770 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
Full Mazda MX-6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R505 SNR is a 1998 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,701 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 R505 SNR, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R505 SNR?

You can check the full history of R505 SNR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R505 SNR registered?

R505 SNR is a 1998 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R505 SNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 SNR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R505 SNR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R505 SNR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.