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P442 DTN

1996 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 DTN
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2009 116,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both outer sills enclosed in plastic covers,unable to check condition 100%

Pass 21 Oct 2008 110,504 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 110,504 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 104,672 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 104,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 98,724 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 98,724 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 93,052 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005

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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P442 DTN is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P442 DTN, 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 P442 DTN registered?

P442 DTN is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P442 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 DTN shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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