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R133 VYA

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

60,783 mi
Last recorded60,783 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 VYA
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 60,783 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 60,135 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 60,135 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 59,813 miles

Oil leaks

Steering, suspension and brake components show age, wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 30 Nov 2022 59,211 miles

Oil leaks

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,619 miles

Oil leaks

Steering,suspension and brake components show general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,141 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear tyres starting to show uneven tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,629 miles

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Rear Tyre showing uneven tread

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre showing uneven tread

Offside Rear Tyre showing uneven tread

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,685 miles

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipe unions and ferrules

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,504 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,279 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 54,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear slight brake drag

Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,049 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 51,459 miles

offside cv gaiter heavily perished

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,142 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,311 miles

Front brakes judder slightly on roller brake test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 48,311 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brakes judder slightly on roller brake test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,622 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 44,692 miles

cv gsitersare perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,419 miles

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,081 miles

Oil leak

exhaust showing signs of age

outer cv gaiters are perishing

wipers are smeary

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,237 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

both rear tyres low and perishing/ strong advise

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2005 39,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

both rear tyres low and perishing/ strong advise

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate discoloured

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 6?

Based on 17,923 MOT tests across 2,601 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,298
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,674
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,001
Stop lamp not working 660
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 652
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R133 VYA is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 91,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos 6 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,674 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R133 VYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda Xedos 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R133 VYA registered?

R133 VYA is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R133 VYA safe to buy?

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