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1997 Mazda MX-6 2.5L Petrol · R510 VWO

R510 VWO

1997 Mazda MX-6 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 104,564 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2010. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-6
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Nov 2010
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
104,564 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Nov 2010
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
2497cc
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R510 VWO Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 16/10/2009
  • 104,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R510 VWO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Nov 2026, 03:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-6 (R510 VWO) between October 2005 and October 2009.

The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 October 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R510 VWO Mileage History

  1. 03/10/200552,313 mi
  2. 31/10/200658,048 mi+5,735 mi
  3. 05/11/200774,420 mi+16,372 mi
  4. 05/11/200891,402 mi+16,982 mi
  5. 16/10/2009104,564 mi+13,162 mi
  6. 16/10/2009104,564 mi

Average of roughly 12,947 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
No MOT history found
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