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L989 ADD

1994 Mazda Xedos 9

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,451 mi
Last recorded146,451 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Mazda Xedos 9119,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 ADD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 146,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bad water leak at engine

Pass 4 Sep 2010 141,472 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 132,970 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 132,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 122,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 116,230 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 116,177 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clean and paint o/s front outer brake pipe

Pass 19 Aug 2006 105,878 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 96,551 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 96,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

battery insucure

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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L989 ADD is a 1994 Mazda Xedos 9 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L989 ADD, 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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L989 ADD is a 1994 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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