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P263 BRU

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,604 mi
Last recorded157,604 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 BRU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 157,604 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 157,604 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 147,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 137,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 117,269 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 101,637 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,186 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 87,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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P263 BRU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P263 BRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P263 BRU registered?

P263 BRU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P263 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P263 BRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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