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R324 LKO

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,175 mi
Last recorded69,175 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 LKO
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 69,175 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undervehicle covered in underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2024 68,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 16 Sep 2023 68,883 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under side covered in underseal

Fail 11 Sep 2023 68,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill inner wing as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under side covered in underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,273 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 65,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,623 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 61,641 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 61,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,556 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,789 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,832 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,107 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,107 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,220 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 50,218 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,956 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 45,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,184 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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R324 LKO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R324 LKO, 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 R324 LKO registered?

R324 LKO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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