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R716 OAU

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,060 mi
Last recorded129,060 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 OAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 129,060 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 129,060 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 126,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 122,563 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 122,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 117,720 miles

front tyres wearing low

nearside outer sill damaged-still intact

Fail 21 Sep 2009 117,720 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

nearside outer sill damaged-still intact

Pass 16 Sep 2008 109,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 105,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 102,340 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 98,918 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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R716 OAU is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R716 OAU, 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 R716 OAU registered?

R716 OAU is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R716 OAU safe to buy?

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