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R78 YJO

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,457 mi
Last recorded154,457 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 YJO
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 154,457 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 154,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 152,070 miles

O/S/F CV BOOT JUST TO LEAK

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 152,021 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/F CV BOOT JUST TO LEAK

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 146,945 miles

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Pass 25 Jul 2006 141,829 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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R78 YJO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R78 YJO, 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 R78 YJO registered?

R78 YJO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R78 YJO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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