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P168 BCT

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,942 mi
Last recorded65,942 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 BCT
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,942 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 65,942 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 64,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

could not check o/s rear wheel bearing because of brake bind

could not fully check brake pipes because they are covered in grease

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,750 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 58,750 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 48,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,854 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3.5 MM TREAD DEPTH †REAR BRAKE PADS 4MM APPROX THICKNESS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 35,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 35,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside 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 c.v. gaiters perished and cracking

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
Full Mazda Xedos 6 reliability report

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P168 BCT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P168 BCT, 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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P168 BCT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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