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S142 BNW

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

112,658 mi
Last recorded112,658 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 BNW
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 112,658 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 112,600 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 107,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light lens damaged.

offside rear outer sill corroding.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 107,121 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light lens damaged.

offside rear outer sill corroding.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 102,658 miles

Oil leak

nearside & offside front brake disc slightly pitting on inside faces.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 102,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

nearside & offside front brake disc slightly pitting on inside faces.

Fail 7 May 2008 97,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 93,841 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 89,613 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 89,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S142 BNW 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 S142 BNW, 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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S142 BNW is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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