MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-6?
Based on 27,122 MOT tests across 3,604 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R972 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R972 SRV, 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 R972 SRV registered?
R972 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-6, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R972 SRV safe to buy?
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