MOT reliability
Mazda Xedos 6 s
14 vehicles · 74 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Mazda Xedos 6 s vehicles and 74 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Xedos 6 s has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 130,582 miles.
14
Vehicles
74
MOT tests
8,920
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Xedos 6 s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Xedos 6 s MOT tests:
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Other105%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering0%
Mazda Xedos 6 s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 15 | 53% |
| 13 | 19 | 63% |
| 14 | 15 | 60% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 6 | 33% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Mazda Xedos 6 s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Xedos 6 s MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (8 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (6 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (5 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
Mazda Xedos 6 s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 122,434 |
| 1995 | 4 | 24 | 58% | 117,498 |
| 1994 | 4 | 17 | 71% | 144,617 |
| 1993 | 4 | 24 | 54% | 127,005 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 145,658 |
Mazda Xedos 6 s reliability FAQ
Across 14 Mazda Xedos 6 s vehicles in our MOT data,
59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Xedos 6 s MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4); Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3).
The typical Mazda Xedos 6 s in our data has covered around
130,582 miles.
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