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P230 DPA

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,763 mi
Last recorded117,763 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 DPA
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 117,763 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,881 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 108,296 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 108,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 102,271 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 102,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,486 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 99,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both inner cv boots leaking grease onjoints

Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,677 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 93,100 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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P230 DPA 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 63.6%.

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 P230 DPA, 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 P230 DPA registered?

P230 DPA is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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