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L978 FRO

1993 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

148,981 mi
Last recorded148,981 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda Xedos 6113,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL978 FRO
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2007 148,981 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 147,771 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 147,691 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 142,849 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 142,849 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsf tyre badley worn on inner edge

nsf tyre on limit

oil leaks eng

wiper blades pour codition

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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L978 FRO is a 1993 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L978 FRO, 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 L978 FRO registered?

L978 FRO is a 1993 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L978 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L978 FRO shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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