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R721 FCG

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,996 mi
Last recorded119,996 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 FCG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 119,996 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 116,525 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 17 Apr 2013 116,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 11 Apr 2012 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

battery insecure and gassing

engine oil level low

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

slight binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure and gassing

engine oil level low

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

slight binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level low

power steering rack damp

slight binding at nearside rear brake

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,873 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 100,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside constant velosity joint gaitors perished

slight binding at nearside front brake

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 14 Apr 2008 95,945 miles

dampness at steering rack

offside and nearside front constant velosity joint gaitors perished

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 87,486 miles

Rear brake pad linnings getting low 3mm

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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R721 FCG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R721 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 R721 FCG registered?

R721 FCG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R721 FCG safe to buy?

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