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R870 AWO

1997 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,458 mi
Last recorded182,458 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 694,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 AWO
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 182,458 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 180,155 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 178,039 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 178,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 171,459 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight rear brake inbalance 30%

Fail 13 Oct 2006 171,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight rear brake inbalance30%

Pass 22 Apr 2005 151,377 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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R870 AWO is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 94,491 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 R870 AWO, 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 29 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 R870 AWO registered?

R870 AWO is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R870 AWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 AWO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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