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L556 XDD

1993 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

145,192 mi
Last recorded145,192 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda Xedos 6113,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 XDD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2010 145,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn

front and rear suspention components corroded

n/s/f tyre damaged

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

Fail 14 Dec 2009 145,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn / deteriorated

front number plate insecure, not likely to fall off at time of test

rear suspension componants corroded / deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2008 143,722 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 143,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 14,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 137,445 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 137,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 137,406 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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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L556 XDD is a 1993 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L556 XDD, 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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L556 XDD is a 1993 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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