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L481 PNG

1993 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,472 mi
Last recorded137,472 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda Xedos 6113,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL481 PNG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 137,472 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 137,391 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 121,720 miles

Small chip in zone "A" of front screen.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 121,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Small chip in zone "A" of front screen.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 116,529 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 116,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 111,196 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 111,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 104,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 104,756 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 100,240 miles

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

n/s/f fog light glass broken

rear number plate "L" poor

Fail 20 Dec 2005 100,240 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog light glass broken

rear number plate "L" poor

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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L481 PNG is a 1993 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 113,771 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 L481 PNG, 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 33 years old, this Mazda Xedos 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L481 PNG is a 1993 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 20 November 1993.

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