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P140 JVU

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,858 mi
Last recorded188,858 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 JVU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 188,858 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 188,858 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 185,096 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

front brake pads low

o/s cv boot perished

oil leak at engine

Pass 8 May 2010 180,804 miles

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

oil leak at engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2010 180,804 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

oil leak at engine

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 174,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 168,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 160,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 155,508 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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P140 JVU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 94,491 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 P140 JVU, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P140 JVU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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