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L217 RYD

1994 Mazda Xedos

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,687 mi
Last recorded75,687 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda Xedos104,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 RYD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 74,256 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,283 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,262 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 66,054 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,623 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,089 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,305 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,470 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,784 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,826 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,294 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,870 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 40,484 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos?

Based on 19,717 MOT tests across 3,033 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,647
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
3,033
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,512
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,213
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 893
position lamp(s) not working 573
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 565
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L217 RYD is a 1994 Mazda Xedos in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 104,132 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,512 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L217 RYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L217 RYD registered?

L217 RYD is a 1994 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L217 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L217 RYD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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