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R878 ANH

1997 Mazda MX-6

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,239 mi
Last recorded47,239 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-696,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 ANH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 47,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 43,581 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 41,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 39,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,662 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 39,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 38,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 37,950 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,782 miles

small chips to windscreen zone A & B, & zone B has small scratch

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,134 miles

small chips to windscreen zone A & B

Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,013 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight wiper scratch to O/S/F screen

small cut on N/S/F tyre on outer side wall

small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2011 37,013 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight wiper scratch to O/S/F screen

small cut on N/S/F tyre on outer side wall

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,359 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 36,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,779 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 35,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,389 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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R878 ANH is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R878 ANH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R878 ANH registered?

R878 ANH is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R878 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 ANH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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