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M285 FUM

1994 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,292 mi
Last recorded143,292 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Mazda Xedos104,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 FUM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 143,292 miles

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

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

surface corrossion on front crossmember

Pass 11 Jun 2011 143,300 miles

BOOT FLOOR BEEN MODIFIED FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM TO FIT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORODED ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHED [NO MOVEMENT]

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 8 Jun 2011 143,292 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

BOOT FLOOR BEEN MODIFIED FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM TO FIT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORODED ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES PERRISHED [NO MOVEMENT]

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 1 Nov 2006 140,939 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 140,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 140,450 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

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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M285 FUM is a 1994 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M285 FUM, 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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M285 FUM is a 1994 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 26 October 1994.

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