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P238 OBM

1996 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

148,307 mi
Last recorded148,307 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 OBM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 148,307 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 148,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid around 3 out of four calipers, possibly leaking as recent work been done

nearside rear brake disk slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2008 148,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear discs slightly corroded drivers mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2006 137,156 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 137,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 129,964 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 129,964 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S TRACK ROD END SPLITPIN MISSING

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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P238 OBM is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P238 OBM, 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 P238 OBM registered?

P238 OBM is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 16 October 1996.

Is P238 OBM safe to buy?

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