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R537 FTN

1997 Mazda MX-6

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

194,506 mi
Last recorded194,506 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 FTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 194,506 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f slight brake judder

Fail 28 Sep 2011 194,506 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f slight brake judder

Pass 29 Sep 2010 184,100 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 184,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 172,688 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 172,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 160,086 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 160,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 147,246 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 147,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 128,357 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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R537 FTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R537 FTN, 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 R537 FTN registered?

R537 FTN is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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