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P151 GKR

1996 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,150 mi
Last recorded144,150 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 GKR
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 144,150 miles

Both rear brake discs rusted

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 144,150 miles

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

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

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

Both rear brake discs rusted

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 137,846 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 137,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 131,237 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 131,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 123,801 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate in poor condition

play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Fail 21 Feb 2011 123,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads low

front number plate in poor condition

play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

rear brake discs worn and corroded and pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 116,673 miles

engine oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

front exhaust bracket insecure

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 109,152 miles

front number plate in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2009 109,152 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front tyre down to 3mm tread

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2008 100,315 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 90,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 79,672 miles

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

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

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

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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P151 GKR is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P151 GKR, 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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What year was P151 GKR registered?

P151 GKR is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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