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R970 DBM

1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

61,095 mi
Last recorded61,095 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs97,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 DBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-6 V6 Abs
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 61,095 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 61,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,743 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,743 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 144,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs?

Based on 745 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 78
constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 60
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 52
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R970 DBM is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 97,342 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 V6 Abs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R970 DBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R970 DBM is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 V6 Abs, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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