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P174 GKR

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,414 mi
Last recorded87,414 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 GKR
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,897 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 82,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,033 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,688 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 72,688 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 68,442 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,442 miles

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,231 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 58,520 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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P174 GKR is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 101,625 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 P174 GKR, 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 30 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 P174 GKR registered?

P174 GKR is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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