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P166 KDP

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,749 mi
Last recorded111,749 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 KDP
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,749 miles

both c.v boots perished

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 13 Aug 2010 111,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both c.v boots perished

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 7 Aug 2009 106,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2009 106,012 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 99,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 92,017 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 92,017 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 81,318 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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P166 KDP is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P166 KDP, 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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What year was P166 KDP registered?

P166 KDP is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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