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M148 VCH

1994 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda Xedos 6106,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 VCH
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,072 miles

ADVISE STRONG REAR SUSPENSION BUSH'S VERY BADLY DETIORATED

bad oil leak

emissions very erratic

engine very noisey

exhaust centre corroded and blowing

plastic covers fitted to both outer sill at time of test not allowing inspection

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear shock absorbers and coil springs badly corroded

rear suspension arms badly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2009 96,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

ADVISE STRONG REAR SUSPENSION BUSH'S VERY BADLY DETIORATED

bad oil leak

emissions very erratic

engine very noisey

exhaust centre corroded and blowing

plastic covers fitted to both outer sill at time of test not allowing inspection

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear shock absorbers and coil springs badly corroded

rear suspension arms badly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,413 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak

nearside and offside outer cv gaitors badly perrished

tyres perrished

Fail 8 Apr 2008 92,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak

nearside and offside outer cv gaitors badly perrished

tyres perrished

Pass 17 Apr 2007 88,959 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 88,951 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ADVISE STRONG REAR SUSPENSION BUSH'S BADLY DETIORATED RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

nearside and offside cv gaitors badly perrrished

nearside front brake flexi hose detiorated (badly perrished) recommend replacement

offside front brake flexi hose detiorated (badly perrished) recommend replacement

offside handbrake performance low requires inspection/repair

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

rear discs badly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2006 87,226 miles

adv battery low on charge

adv both front flexi hoses starting to crack

adv both front wishbone front bushes starting to crack

adv both outer cv gaiters cracking and perishing

adv both rear coil springs heavily corroded

adv cat to middle section corroded and leaking slightly

adv exhaust middle section corroded

strong adv both front and rear suspension subframes corroded and blistered

strong adv overall parking brake effort just passed

strong adv slight front brake judder

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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M148 VCH is a 1994 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 106,481 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 M148 VCH, 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 32 years old, this Mazda Xedos 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M148 VCH is a 1994 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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