MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA XEDOS 6s year 1996

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Pass percent:49.08%

(The average a petrol MAZDA XEDOS 6 year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:2,017 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	150
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	101
Registration plate lamp issues	88
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	78
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	76
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	75
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	71
Registration plate issues	66
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	62
Brake pipe excessively corroded	61
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	58
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	50
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	46
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	44
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	28
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Rear brake binding	27
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	23
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	22
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Front brake application uneven	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	9
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	7
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	6
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	5
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	4
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	169
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	150
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	101
Registration plate lamp issues	88
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	78
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	76
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	75
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	71
Registration plate issues	66
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	62
Brake pipe excessively corroded	61
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	58
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	50
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	46
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	44
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	43
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	40
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	39
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	28
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Rear brake binding	27
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	23
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	22
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	22
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Front brake application uneven	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	9
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	7
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	6
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	5
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	4
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA XEDOS 6s year 1996

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