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P424 OPV

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,408 mi
Last recorded135,408 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 OPV
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 135,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Feb 2012 126,084 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 126,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 116,985 miles

(1) Nearside front tyre worn down to limit.

(2) Rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(3) Both outer drive shaft gaters deteriorated close to limit.

(3) Parking brake lever travel close to limit.

(5) Front brake discs corroded slightly.

(5) Front exhaust deteriorated slightly.

(5) Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside brake hose retaining clip missing likely to move and chaff

Fail 8 Feb 2010 103,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside brake hose retaining clip missing likely to move and chaff

Fail 23 Oct 2009 103,675 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

(1) Offside front tyre worn down to limit.

(2) Both aux drive belts deteriorated close to limit.

(2) Front metal pipes corroded close to limit.

(4) Exhaust corroded close to limit.

(5) Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

(5) No plates deteriorated slightly.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 97,638 miles

(5) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

(6) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit and deteriorated slightly.

(7) Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(7) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 97,621 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

(5) Nearside front tyre worn close to limit.

(6) Offside rear tyre worn close to limit and deteriorated slightly.

(7) Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(7) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 91,371 miles

(6) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,906 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 78,963 miles

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit.

Fail 12 Oct 2005 78,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit.

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

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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P424 OPV is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P424 OPV, 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 P424 OPV registered?

P424 OPV is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P424 OPV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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