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R353 EDB

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,518 mi
Last recorded87,518 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 EDB
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 87,518 miles

AIR INTAKE HOSE SPLIT. N/S/R COIL SPRING NOT SITTING FULLY IN SUPORT CUP. EXHAUST FRONT FLEXY JOINT FINISHING RING CORRODED/SPLIT

Fail 12 Sep 2007 87,518 miles

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

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

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

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

AIR INTAKE HOSE SPLIT. N/S/R COIL SPRING NOT SITTING FULLY IN SUPORT CUP. EXHAUST FRONT FLEXY JOINT FINISHING RING CORRODED/SPLIT

Pass 9 Aug 2006 73,456 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 73,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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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R353 EDB is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R353 EDB, 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 R353 EDB registered?

R353 EDB is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R353 EDB safe to buy?

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