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S79 ADM

1998 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,464 mi
Last recorded160,464 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 691,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS79 ADM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 160,464 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 160,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 150,900 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 150,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Jul 2009 138,647 miles

Both front tyres appear to be wearing unevenly, suggest tracking check.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 138,647 miles

Both front tyres appear to be wearing unevenly, suggest tracking check.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 131,135 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 131,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 122,635 miles

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

Foot brakes slightly spongy

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 122,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 110,406 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
Full Mazda Xedos 6 reliability report

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S79 ADM is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S79 ADM, 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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S79 ADM is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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