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P243 OBM

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,322 mi
Last recorded138,322 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 OBM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 138,322 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 138,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2011 128,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 125,342 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 122,322 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 122,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 115,849 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 115,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 110,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 104,001 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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P243 OBM is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P243 OBM, 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 P243 OBM registered?

P243 OBM is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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