1997 Mazda MX-6 2.5L Petrol · R185 BBK
1997 Mazda MX-6 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02/08/1997. Recorded mileage 135,912 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-6
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2497cc
R185 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 135,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R185 BBK Mileage History
- 12/09/2023134,401 mi
- 12/09/2023134,401 mi
- 20/08/2024134,874 mi+473 mi
- 21/08/2024134,875 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2025135,912 mi+1,037 mi
Average of roughly 763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R185 BBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-6 (R185 BBK) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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