MOT reliability

Mazda Xedos 6 auto

Q: Is the Mazda Xedos 6 auto reliable?

Across 405 Mazda Xedos 6 auto vehicles in our MOT data, 64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

405 vehicles · 366 completed MOT tests analysed

64%

MOT pass rate

Based on 405 Mazda Xedos 6 auto vehicles and 366 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Xedos 6 auto has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,710 miles.

405

Vehicles

366

MOT tests

7,740

Avg miles / year

2.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Xedos 6 auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Xedos 6 auto MOT tests:

Other108%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Brakes2%
Steering1%
Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Mazda Xedos 6 auto pass rate by age

How the Mazda Xedos 6 auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	4	50%
7	22	82%
8	51	67%
9	69	67%
10	70	70%
11	59	58%
12	44	61%
13	23	57%
14	17	53%
15	5	60%
16	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (405)

Most common Mazda Xedos 6 auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Xedos 6 auto MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (25 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (14 times)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (12 times)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (12 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (12 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (10 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (9 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (9 times)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (8 times)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (8 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (8 times)

Mazda Xedos 6 auto pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	13	64	64%	96,302
1998	16	64	70%	100,853
1997	21	88	66%	120,531
1996	15	65	65%	111,198
1995	8	38	63%	101,950
1994	8	35	57%	119,981
1992	3	12	50%	98,489

Mazda Xedos 6 auto reliability FAQ

Across 405 Mazda Xedos 6 auto vehicles in our MOT data, 64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Xedos 6 auto MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).

The typical Mazda Xedos 6 auto in our data has covered around 108,710 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	4	50%
7	22	82%
8	51	67%
9	69	67%
10	70	70%
11	59	58%
12	44	61%
13	23	57%
14	17	53%
15	5	60%
16	2	50%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	4	50%
7	22	82%
8	51	67%
9	69	67%
10	70	70%
11	59	58%
12	44	61%
13	23	57%
14	17	53%
15	5	60%
16	2	50%