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R703 AKM

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,395 mi
Last recorded105,395 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 AKM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2012 105,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

battery insecure

front and rear discs corroded

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 7 Feb 2011 98,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,284 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 94,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 87,045 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 79,051 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,581 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 61,490 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R703 AKM 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 66.7%.

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 R703 AKM, 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 R703 AKM registered?

R703 AKM is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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