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R283 CVW

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,877 mi
Last recorded68,877 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 CVW
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,877 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to perish slightly

Both front tyre treads wearing on both shoulders

Ignition barrel faulty (key insecure)?

Fail 17 Oct 2013 68,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to perish slightly

Both front tyre treads wearing on both shoulders

Ignition barrel faulty (key insecure)?

Nearside windscreen wiper judders

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,573 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,463 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,954 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in nearside rear tyre

sills coverd

Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,839 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long parking brake lever travel

power steering belt perished

sills coverd

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,639 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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R283 CVW is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R283 CVW, 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 R283 CVW registered?

R283 CVW is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R283 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 CVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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