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P354 XRU

1996 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,210 mi
Last recorded110,210 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 XRU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,210 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,269 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

front shocks weak

front tyre worn on edge

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear tyres both crackling

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Fail 29 Nov 2016 106,268 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

front shocks weak

front tyre worn on edge

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear tyres both crackling

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/etc

Pass 3 Dec 2015 102,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 102,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 97,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear brake pads in poor condition,evidence of heat on pads and disc?

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,868 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,868 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 88,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,862 miles

play nearside rear antiroll bar link

play offside rear antiroll link

Fail 29 Nov 2010 75,862 miles

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

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

play nearside rear antiroll bar link

play offside rear antiroll link

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 54,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 49,639 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 44,053 miles

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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P354 XRU is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P354 XRU, 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 P354 XRU registered?

P354 XRU is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P354 XRU safe to buy?

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