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P471 GKP

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,242 mi
Last recorded122,242 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 GKP
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 122,242 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 113,491 miles

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

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 113,491 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 104,933 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 95,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009 95,007 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 90,813 miles

B/Discs abit corroded at face edges

Both front b/hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly

Front b/pads getting abit low

N/S/F brake binding on slightly

P/Brake lever travel getting near end of reserve travel

Rear number plate getting abit deteriorated

Slight corrosion at rear susp/arms

Slight cracking and perrishing at N/S/R tyre at tread areas

Fail 2 May 2008 90,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

B/Discs abit corroded at face edges

Both front b/hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly

Front b/pads getting abit low

N/S/F brake binding on slightly

P/Brake lever travel getting near end of reserve travel

Rear number plate getting abit deteriorated

Slight corrosion at rear susp/arms

Slight cracking and perrishing at N/S/R tyre at tread areas

Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,728 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 84,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 78,729 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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P471 GKP is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P471 GKP, 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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P471 GKP is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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