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K9 WAM

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,126 mi
Last recorded62,126 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 WAM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,126 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 62,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,406 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,325 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,325 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,348 miles

drivers seat slight movment

Pass 6 Apr 2006 37,341 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 9?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
4,807
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 262
brake disc excessively pitted 137
Brake pipe excessively corroded 125
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 117
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K9 WAM is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 90,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos 9 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K9 WAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos 9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K9 WAM registered?

K9 WAM is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is K9 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 WAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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