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V229 FCU

1999 Mazda Xedos 6

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,815 mi
Last recorded73,815 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda Xedos 683,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 FCU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 73,815 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 72,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 72,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,839 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 63,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,186 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,535 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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V229 FCU is a 1999 Mazda Xedos 6 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V229 FCU, 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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What year was V229 FCU registered?

V229 FCU is a 1999 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V229 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V229 FCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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