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Mazda Xedos 6

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,995 cc

R446 WCSMOT history

R446 WCS is a red petrol Mazda Xedos 6 first used on 25 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 94,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
94,940 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 WCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Xedos 6
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R446 WCS was last recorded at 94,940 miles on 30 Jan 2024, 219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,721 miles · 17 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
219 miles
Average per year
2,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,940 miles
  • 2022 – 94,721 miles
  • 2021 – 94,491 miles
  • 2020 – 94,270 miles
  • 2019 – 94,114 miles
  • 2018 – 94,050 miles
  • 2017 – 93,887 miles
  • 2016 – 93,521 miles
  • 2015 – 93,070 miles
  • 2014 – 92,243 miles
  • 2013 – 91,643 miles
  • 2012 – 90,207 miles
  • 2011 – 87,327 miles
  • 2010 – 85,363 miles
  • 2009 – 79,720 miles
  • 2008 – 70,690 miles
  • 2007 – 61,814 miles
  • 2006 – 51,691 miles
  • 2005 – 41,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,940 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,940 miles (+219)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,940 miles
    Test number
    597191154813
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass94,721 miles (+230)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    214127342589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished through tread and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing creaked and perished through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,491 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    511199187923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail94,491 miles (+221)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    131226299230
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,270 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,270 miles
    Test number
    236587098813
    • AdvisoryAdvise parts of underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  6. Fail94,267 miles (+153)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,267 miles
    Test number
    267300808561
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged filler pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spare wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,114 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,114 miles
    Test number
    301596874678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,050 miles (+163)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    884656680625
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,887 miles (+366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,887 miles
    Test number
    830837953879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  10. Pass93,521 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,521 miles
    Test number
    200144016563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight cracking outer side wall

  11. Fail93,386 miles (+316)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    886262974976
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at sill and wheelarch (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight cracking outer side wall

  12. Pass93,070 miles (+827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,070 miles
    Test number
    475904736326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass92,243 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,243 miles
    Test number
    329955264487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,643 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,643 miles
    Test number
    727016963212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,207 miles (+2,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,207 miles
    Test number
    866109962216
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,327 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    468717161203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail87,313 miles (+1,950)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,313 miles
    Test number
    615060861249
    • FailureFront Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,363 miles (+5,643)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    212097260238
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs very worn and corroded
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

  19. Pass79,720 miles (+9,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,720 miles
    Test number
    981245659267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass70,690 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,690 miles
    Test number
    383058068450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteEngine sump corroded and leaking slightly
    • NoteFront brake discs worn slightly

  21. Fail70,690 miles (+8,876)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,690 miles
    Test number
    151198568284
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteEngine sump corroded and leaking slightly
    • NoteFront brake discs worn slightly

  22. Pass61,814 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,814 miles
    Test number
    373222167245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroded

  23. Fail61,814 miles (+10,123)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,814 miles
    Test number
    370481967294
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust sections corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to limit

  24. Pass51,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,691 miles
    Test number
    702822276297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,691 miles (+10,296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,691 miles
    Test number
    962844856251
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass41,395 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    41,395 miles
    Test number
    713621155205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  27. Fail41,395 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,395 miles
    Test number
    764661155229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

Questions about R446 WCS

Does R446 WCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R446 WCS expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R446 WCS?
The MOT on R446 WCS expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R446 WCS done?
R446 WCS was recorded at 94,940 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 2,911 miles a year.
Has R446 WCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 WCS has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on R446 WCS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R446 WCS find?
R446 WCS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 10 more.

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