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P174 VGD

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

93,257 mi
Last recorded93,257 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 VGD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2011 93,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,628 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 86,628 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,018 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 78,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 77,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 75,884 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,301 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 70,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 64,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 64,302 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 VGD is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P174 VGD, 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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P174 VGD is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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