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R524 HCG

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,607 mi
Last recorded119,607 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 HCG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 119,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 110,573 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 110,573 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Plastic overseal covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 103,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Plastic overseal covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2011 96,176 miles

N/S/F inner rack joint has oil leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side sill covers fitted

Slight oil leak

Fail 15 May 2011 96,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S/F inner rack joint has oil leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side sill covers fitted

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2010 92,506 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,016 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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R524 HCG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R524 HCG, 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 R524 HCG registered?

R524 HCG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R524 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 HCG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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