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N566 XBD

1996 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,315 mi
Last recorded165,315 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 XBD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 165,315 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 165,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion to o/s floor

Pass 16 Feb 2010 163,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 152,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 144,751 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 144,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 124,171 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 124,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2006 123,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 109,342 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 109,342 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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N566 XBD is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N566 XBD, 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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N566 XBD is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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