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L642 LWF

1993 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

86,703 mi
Last recorded86,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mazda Xedos 6113,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL642 LWF
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2014 86,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 83,618 miles

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

petrol tank breather pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 83,618 miles

petrol tank breather pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 81,515 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 81,515 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 80,412 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 80,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,690 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 78,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 78,613 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

all 3x fuel pipe breathers heavily corroded no signs of leak

both rear brake flexy furrels corroded

front sub frame heavily corroded

n/s/f c.v boot poor

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear backing plates badly corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,152 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 75,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,130 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 72,061 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroding

n/s/f brake slightly binding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2006 66,754 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 62,876 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 62,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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L642 LWF is a 1993 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 L642 LWF, 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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What year was L642 LWF registered?

L642 LWF is a 1993 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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