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T981 RTE

1999 Mazda Xedos 6

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,844 mi
Last recorded55,844 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Xedos 683,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 RTE
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front deep cuts and cracking on the outer wall but not to cords

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cracking and deep cuts on the outer wall but not to cords

Nearside Rear fuel neck hidden with plastic

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front deep cuts and cracking on the outer wall but not to cords

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cracking and deep cuts on the outer wall but not to cords

Nearside Rear fuel neck hidden with plastic

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,336 miles

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

both front brake discs some corrosion both rear brake discs heavy corrosion power steering pipes corroded high level brake light not working

Fail 31 Aug 2013 55,336 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs some corrosion both rear brake discs heavy corrosion power steering pipes corroded high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,823 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs some corrosion

corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,823 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brake discs some corrosion

corrosion on inside of front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,476 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

two close puncture reapirs on osf tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,259 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 53,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 51,867 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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T981 RTE is a 1999 Mazda Xedos 6 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Xedos 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 83,226 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 T981 RTE, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Xedos 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T981 RTE is a 1999 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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