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P151 PAF

1996 Mazda Xedos

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,667 mi
Last recorded182,667 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 PAF
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 182,667 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches rusted ref sharp edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 179,656 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 175,793 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 175,790 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 165,393 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 152,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 142,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 129,490 miles

brake pipes greased

play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

play in steering rack inner ends

rear brake discs corroded

underside greased

Pass 7 Nov 2006 124,575 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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P151 PAF is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P151 PAF, 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 PAF registered?

P151 PAF is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P151 PAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 PAF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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