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P29 DFL

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,237 mi
Last recorded106,237 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 DFL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,237 miles

FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED. FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HEAVY CORROSION.

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BLOW. (BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 106,237 miles

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

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

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

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

FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED. FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION HEAVY CORROSION.

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 99,321 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension and bushes

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2011 99,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension and bushes

front discs corroded

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,839 miles

rust on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 27 Oct 2010 96,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

handbrake pulling high

rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 18 Nov 2009 96,402 miles

front brake and suspension components rusty

front number plate loose

front wheels binding slightly

rear brake and suspension components rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2009 96,402 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake and suspension components rusty

front number plate loose

front wheels binding slightly

rear brake and suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2008 95,305 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODED BY INNER SILL. HEAVY CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 95,303 miles

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

BOTH FRONT FLOORS CORRODED BY INNER SILL. HEAVY CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 95,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 95,013 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 92,932 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 92,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 88,950 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 88,950 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Plastic body skirts fitted at time of test (body condition assumed ok.)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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P29 DFL is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P29 DFL, 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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P29 DFL is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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