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P598 XPT

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

136,769 mi
Last recorded136,769 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 XPT
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,769 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 136,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 133,899 miles

underseal used on welding repairs

Fail 6 Mar 2018 133,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 130,090 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perished and spliting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 130,087 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to inner rear wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perished and spliting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 128,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm inner and outer bushes perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 128,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm inner and outer bushes perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 128,135 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 127,380 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 127,377 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 126,292 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 126,281 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,356 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 125,344 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 124,379 miles

O/S/R Tyre had low pressure but no puncture found

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 124,375 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

O/S/R Tyre had low pressure but no puncture found

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 123,205 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 123,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 121,338 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 121,336 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 115,045 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 110,264 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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P598 XPT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 94,491 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 P598 XPT, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos 6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P598 XPT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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