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S261 COJ

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 COJ
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2010 117,011 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR tyre ply has got cracks

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

NSF tyre treads wearing low and ply has got cracks

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 108,768 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 100,491 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 100,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 89,843 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 89,843 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front headlight connection loose.

slight brake imbalance on rear advise full brake check.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 78,801 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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S261 COJ is a 1998 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 57.1%.

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 S261 COJ, 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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S261 COJ is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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