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N308 TDU

1996 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,421 mi
Last recorded159,421 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 TDU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 159,421 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake on minimum efficiency

Fail 9 Feb 2007 159,421 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake on minimum efficiency

Fail 25 Jan 2007 158,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 141,257 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 141,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N308 TDU is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 104,363 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 N308 TDU, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N308 TDU is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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