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R56 EOL

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,134 mi
Last recorded84,134 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 EOL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,134 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 84,134 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyre side slightly deteriorated on side walls

o/s rear lens damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,299 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

offside front inner brake disc corroded

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2012 77,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

offside front inner brake disc corroded

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,582 miles

front brake discs scored & rusted

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 73,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs scored & rusted

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,302 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,302 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,423 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 64,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,737 miles

O/R rear lamp repaired with lens tape.

Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,737 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 84,788 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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R56 EOL is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R56 EOL, 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 R56 EOL registered?

R56 EOL is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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