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P342 LKJ

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,508 mi
Last recorded113,508 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 LKJ
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 113,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2010 113,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2009 112,329 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 107,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 107,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 102,085 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 102,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,072 miles

Advise slight blow from catalyst

Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,511 miles

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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P342 LKJ is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P342 LKJ, 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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What year was P342 LKJ registered?

P342 LKJ is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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