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L981 URK

1994 Mazda Xedos 9

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,804 mi
Last recorded182,804 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda Xedos 9119,936 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 URK
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 182,804 miles

Both front inner brake pads getting low?

O/S/F inner driveshaft boot split.

O/S/R silencer corroded & blowing - recommend replacement ASAP

O/S/R tyre wearing on both edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 172,342 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on edges (espec n/s/r)-alignment check reqd?

Pass 6 Jul 2007 163,106 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 163,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

abnormal noise from engine

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 151,860 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 151,858 miles

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

nearside washer fails to reach screen

slight play in offside front steering rack

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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L981 URK is a 1994 Mazda Xedos 9 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 119,936 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 9 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L981 URK, 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 32 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 L981 URK registered?

L981 URK is a 1994 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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