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P157 UNH

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,612 mi
Last recorded126,612 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 126,612 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread

exhaust centre to rear joint very rusty

front pads getting low

rear pads are very low

Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,929 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm tread

exhaust rear box joint rusty

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in both rear rollbar links

Pass 24 Oct 2009 114,007 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked sdvise replace glass

Pass 10 Oct 2008 104,235 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 104,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 95,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,466 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 86,466 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 9?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
4,807
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 262
brake disc excessively pitted 137
Brake pipe excessively corroded 125
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 117
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P157 UNH is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 90,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos 9 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P157 UNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos 9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P157 UNH registered?

P157 UNH is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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