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P472 GKP

1996 Mazda Xedos 6

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,031 mi
Last recorded128,031 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 6101,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 GKP
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 128,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 120,737 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 120,495 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 112,812 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 106,523 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 106,523 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2006 105,947 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2005 95,375 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 94,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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
Full Mazda Xedos 6 reliability report

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P472 GKP is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P472 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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What year was P472 GKP registered?

P472 GKP is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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