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R147 NEL

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,400 mi
Last recorded148,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 NEL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 148,400 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 145,854 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 145,854 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 141,753 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 138,094 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 138,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 133,496 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 133,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 133,472 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 129,740 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 126,911 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no; plate cracked

slight play n/s/r a/r bar link pin

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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R147 NEL is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R147 NEL, 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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R147 NEL is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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