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V229 PKJ

1999 Mazda Xedos 6

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,075 mi
Last recorded160,075 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Xedos 683,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 PKJ
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 6
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 160,075 miles

rear brake efficiencey low

Fail 23 Jul 2015 159,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake efficiencey low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 149,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2013 136,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2013 136,564 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2012 12,298 miles

nsf indicator lens has a crack

osf headlamp chipped

Pass 25 Aug 2011 118,842 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 97,524 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,713 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2009 83,630 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2008 68,477 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 58,042 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 58,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,809 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 37,134 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 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda Xedos 6 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PKJ, 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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V229 PKJ is a 1999 Mazda Xedos 6, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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