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L23 DDB

1993 Mazda Xedos

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,323 mi
Last recorded120,323 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda Xedos114,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 DDB
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 120,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 120,323 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 113,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 113,212 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,020 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,684 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 94,679 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L23 DDB is a 1993 Mazda Xedos in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 114,305 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 L23 DDB, 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 33 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L23 DDB registered?

L23 DDB is a 1993 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L23 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 DDB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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