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P289 DBV

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,389 mi
Last recorded120,389 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 DBV
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,389 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs are lipped

n/side parking brake cable outer is corroded and split

n/side rear tyre has cracks in the outer wall

o/side outer c/v joint in clicking on lock

Fail 19 Mar 2013 120,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs are lipped

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/side parking brake cable outer is corroded and split

n/side rear tyre has cracks in the outer wall

o/side outer c/v joint in clicking on lock

Pass 5 Mar 2012 116,158 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Mar 2012 116,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak from engine

offside front brake hose insurce

Pass 15 Mar 2011 111,653 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 111,683 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2010 106,690 miles

Corrosion behind wheel arch liners but not affecting any structural or load bearing components

Emissions failed first fast idle test

O/S/R position lamp slightly dim

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 106,690 miles

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

Corrosion behind wheel arch liners but not affecting any structural or load bearing components

Emissions failed first fast idle test

O/S/R position lamp slightly dim

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 100,602 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at centre silencer

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link bush

Pass 19 Feb 2008 93,608 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 93,599 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,679 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 86,793 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 86,762 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

underbody in a poor corroded condition

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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P289 DBV is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P289 DBV, 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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P289 DBV is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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