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R142 HDV

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 HDV
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 74,324 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 74,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,001 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 67,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,508 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 52,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,372 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 47,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 37,258 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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R142 HDV is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 91,682 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 R142 HDV, 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 28 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 R142 HDV registered?

R142 HDV is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R142 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 HDV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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