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P264 BRU

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,036 mi
Last recorded135,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 BRU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 135,036 miles

filler neck heavily corroded

headlights very dull

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f brake hot and binding

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

outer sill covers fitted

rear inner arches corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 135,036 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

filler neck heavily corroded

headlights very dull

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f brake hot and binding

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

outer sill covers fitted

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 128,201 miles

bind on o/s/f brake

c.v joint(s) noisey

exhaust front pipe detiorated

headlight dull

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2012 128,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

bind on o/s/f brake

c.v joint(s) noisey

exhaust front pipe detiorated

headlight dull

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leaks

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,214 miles

ADVISE - CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - O/S/F CV GAITOR PERISHED

ADVISE - REAR BRAKES LOW

Fail 18 Aug 2010 117,214 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE - CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

ADVISE - N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON INSIDE

ADVISE - O/S/F CV GAITOR PERISHED

ADVISE - REAR BRAKES LOW

Pass 22 Jul 2009 109,583 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 101,294 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 101,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,145 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 92,806 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 82,445 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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P264 BRU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P264 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.

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P264 BRU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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