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R718 FCG

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

92,116 mi
Last recorded92,116 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 FCG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2010 92,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 92,116 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,043 miles

freeplay/travel in parking brake lever.

front brake discs begining to warp.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 86,891 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

freeplay/travel in parking brake lever.

front brake discs begining to warp.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 797,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

crack in o/side headlamp lens not efecting beam pattern

slight play in n/side section of steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2007 70,192 miles

crack in o/side headlamp lens not efecting beam pattern

slight play in n/side section of steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,618 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 55,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 55,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front 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
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R718 FCG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R718 FCG, 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 R718 FCG registered?

R718 FCG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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