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P14 ALT

1998 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,014 mi
Last recorded132,014 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 ALT
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 132,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 127,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,934 miles

both rear tyres cracked on the tread

minor play in both rear drop links

Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,624 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 119,941 miles

Nearside Front track rod end, minor play

both rear & n/s/f anti roll bar drop links. minor play

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease no hole found

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease no hole found

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion under body

wipers smeary

Pass 21 Sep 2015 102,207 miles

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 102,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,990 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,659 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

o/s/f outer cv boot slight leakage of grease

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf inner driveshaft gaitor has slight grease leak

osf outer driveshaft gaitor starting to perish

osr sill damaged

slight front brake judder and discs poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2012 82,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

osf inner driveshaft gaitor has slight grease leak

osf outer driveshaft gaitor starting to perish

osr sill damaged

slight front brake judder and discs poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 79,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 6 Feb 2008 68,487 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 68,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,386 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 59,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,996 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads getting low

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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P14 ALT is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 87,388 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 P14 ALT, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P14 ALT is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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