MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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?
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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?
The MOT history for P238 OBM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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