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R224 DGD

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,039 mi
Last recorded189,039 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 DGD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 189,039 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

front brake discs worn

front rad panel corroded

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside front inner wing excess corrosion but outside 30cm

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear brake discs worn and pitted also offside pads not working full width of disc

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 181,079 miles

both front discs pitted and in wrough condion

Fail 15 Sep 2010 181,078 miles

Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position (3.2.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front discs pitted and in wrough condion

Pass 15 Sep 2009 174,938 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 174,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 172,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 172,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 168,639 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 168,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 162,677 miles

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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R224 DGD is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R224 DGD, 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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R224 DGD is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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