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P540 ALJ

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 ALJ
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 105,639 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 98,751 miles

Front & rear redg plates detiorated

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both sides rear wheel arches corrosion will soon result in sharp edges

Pass 7 Feb 2009 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 87,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2008 87,461 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,767 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 82,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 76,663 miles

1 o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

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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P540 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Red 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 P540 ALJ, 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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P540 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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