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P274 NVU

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,625 mi
Last recorded117,625 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 NVU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 117,625 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted as standard obscuring some testable areas

suspension arms and associated components have heavy surface corrosion

wheel hubs (all four) have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2016 117,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted as standard obscuring some testable areas

suspension arms and associated components have heavy surface corrosion

wheel hubs (all four) have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2015 115,474 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear outer doorsill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 107,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2012 107,934 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2011 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs badly pitted

slight binding on n/s rear brake

Pass 25 Aug 2009 103,185 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 100,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 99,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 95,975 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 95,975 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P274 NVU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P274 NVU, 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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P274 NVU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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