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R304 XCY

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,198 mi
Last recorded100,198 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 XCY
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 100,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 95,822 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 95,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,692 miles

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

advise hand brake travel

Fail 24 Jun 2006 74,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R304 XCY is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R304 XCY, 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 R304 XCY registered?

R304 XCY is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R304 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 XCY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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