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R81 NDU

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,294 mi
Last recorded112,294 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 NDU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 112,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 105,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front brake flexihoses slight perishing.

offside front wishbone corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 105,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside front brake flexihoses slight perishing.

offside front wishbone corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 96,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 15 Apr 2008 96,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 May 2007 88,626 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 88,620 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,653 miles

both front discs corroded/worn

nearside rear anti-roll bar link worn

offside mainbeam low

rear exhaust corroded

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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R81 NDU is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R81 NDU, 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 R81 NDU registered?

R81 NDU is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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