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M228 ARE

1995 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,805 mi
Last recorded143,805 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Mazda Xedos 6105,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 ARE
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 143,805 miles

minor blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 20 Jan 2009 137,350 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 137,345 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake hoses starting to perrish

offside front brake has a slight bind

oil level low

Pass 14 Jan 2008 129,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 129,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 123,051 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 123,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 119,010 miles

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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M228 ARE is a 1995 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 105,111 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M228 ARE, 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 31 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 M228 ARE registered?

M228 ARE is a 1995 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M228 ARE safe to buy?

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