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R486 KFX

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

229,142 mi
Last recorded229,142 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 229,142 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

general corosion under vehicle

oil leak from engine

slight play nearside steering rack

tailpipe of exhaust rusting

Fail 10 Jul 2012 229,142 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

general corosion under vehicle

oil leak from engine

slight play nearside steering rack

tailpipe of exhaust rusting

Fail 11 Jul 2011 209,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some play in n/s rack

some play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2011 209,446 miles

some play in n/s rack

some play in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2010 186,997 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 186,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 172,666 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 172,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,528 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 149,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 123,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 101,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 82,820 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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R486 KFX is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R486 KFX, 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 R486 KFX registered?

R486 KFX is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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