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P161 GKR

1996 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,803 mi
Last recorded102,803 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 GKR
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 102,803 miles

slight chip in zone a + n/s/f flasher lens broken + slight corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 15 Sep 2008 102,771 miles

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

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

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

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

slight chip in zone a + n/s/f flasher lens broken + slight corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 20 Nov 2006 86,320 miles

small chip in screen exhaust centre section corroded n/s rearanti/roll bar link slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2006 86,108 miles

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

middle section of exhaust corroded + slight chip in screen

Pass 17 Nov 2005 72,774 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on edge to limit n/s/front tyre worn on edge front flasher lens cracked

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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P161 GKR is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P161 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 P161 GKR registered?

P161 GKR is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P161 GKR safe to buy?

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