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M501 VJL

1995 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,532 mi
Last recorded91,532 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda Xedos107,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 VJL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 91,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 91,465 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 73,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,471 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,603 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,955 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Fail 25 Feb 2016 54,955 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

ns head light has poor pattern

wiper blades smear windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,881 miles

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

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

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

oil leak to engine area

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,996 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,255 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,255 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,491 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,362 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,293 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,690 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,483 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 42,483 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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M501 VJL is a 1995 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 107,799 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 M501 VJL, 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 31 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M501 VJL is a 1995 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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