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L283 GKM

1994 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,978 mi
Last recorded104,978 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda Xedos104,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 GKM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,978 miles

all brake hoses poorly secured

exhaust noisy

Fail 30 Jun 2014 104,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake hoses poorly secured

exhaust noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,530 miles

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

front discs corroded

os inner cv gaiter split

tyres sizes differ front to rear

Fail 10 Jun 2011 91,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded

os inner cv gaiter split

osf tyre worn

Fail 9 Apr 2010 91,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

PAS rack damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all rear suspension bushes slightly deteiorated

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both headlamps light output poor

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

both sills damaged

chips in windscreen

engine sump corroded

front flexi exhaust in poor condition

front number plate delaminating

gearbox leaking oil

long handbrake travel

n/s/f brake disc corroded inner face

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm and scrubbed inner edge

oil leaks

plastic outer sill covers fitted

radiator showing signs of leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2009 89,678 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

all tyres getting low and perished

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

gearbox oil leaks

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

outer cv boots perished

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2007 86,273 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 86,273 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 83,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 122,907 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 122,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L283 GKM is a 1994 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L283 GKM, 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 L283 GKM registered?

L283 GKM is a 1994 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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