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P261 DUY

1996 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,889 mi
Last recorded162,889 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 DUY
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 162,889 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 159,750 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 157,202 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 157,202 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 154,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 154,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 151,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 148,788 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 146,886 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 146,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P261 DUY is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P261 DUY, 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 P261 DUY registered?

P261 DUY is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P261 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 DUY shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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