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P343 TRN

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,491 mi
Last recorded167,491 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 TRN
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 167,491 miles

lowered coil springs seem to be fitted to nearside front and nearside rear

Fail 1 Nov 2012 167,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

lowered coil springs seem to be fitted to nearside front and nearside rear

Pass 3 Sep 2011 154,025 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 139,721 miles

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

both front tyres tread cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2010 139,721 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both front tyres tread cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2009 130,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 130,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all metal brake pipes

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2008 126,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 123,124 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 123,085 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 119,765 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 119,713 miles

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

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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P343 TRN is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P343 TRN, 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 P343 TRN registered?

P343 TRN is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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