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P521 WKG

1997 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,020 mi
Last recorded143,020 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 WKG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 143,020 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 143,012 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 139,585 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 139,568 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 134,266 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 134,183 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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)

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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P521 WKG is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,100 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 P521 WKG, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P521 WKG registered?

P521 WKG is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P521 WKG safe to buy?

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