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P178 BJT

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,505 mi
Last recorded86,505 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 BJT
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2011 86,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,505 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 83,290 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 83,290 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,596 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 79,590 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 73,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,744 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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P178 BJT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P178 BJT, 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 P178 BJT registered?

P178 BJT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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