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R712 CUD

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,043 mi
Last recorded78,043 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 CUD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 78,043 miles

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

N/S/F & O/S/F Steering arm[s] have slight movement.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leak.

exhaust system deteriorated.

inner wheel arch [x4] covers fitted.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 78,043 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F & O/S/F Steering arm[s] have slight movement.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leak.

exhaust system deteriorated.

inner wheel arch [x4] covers fitted.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,097 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 71,097 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,194 miles

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

offside rear footbrake effort low

Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,143 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,308 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 54,284 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,378 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,760 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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
Full Mazda Xedos 6 reliability report

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R712 CUD is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R712 CUD, 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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R712 CUD is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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