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P348 TAM

1996 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,219 mi
Last recorded169,219 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 TAM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 169,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner gaitor insecure

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover split

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

o/s/f side light slightly dim

wet patch o/s steering rack gaitor - no leak found

Fail 14 Aug 2009 169,214 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner gaitor insecure

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover split

n/s/f tyre slightly worn inner edge

o/s/f side light slightly dim

wet patch o/s steering rack gaitor - no leak found

Pass 14 Aug 2008 143,094 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 143,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 134,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 124,958 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 124,953 miles

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

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

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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P348 TAM 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 57.1%.

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 P348 TAM, 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 P348 TAM registered?

P348 TAM is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P348 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P348 TAM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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