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P543 BBC

1996 Mazda Xedos 9

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,656 mi
Last recorded119,656 miles
Recorded on30 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos 9107,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 BBC
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2011 119,656 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 115,050 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 109,924 miles

near side rear boby has a slight rust on the wheel arch.

Fail 13 Jun 2009 109,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

near side rear boby has a slight rust on the wheel arch.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 104,213 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 104,145 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2007 99,597 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 91,321 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 91,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P543 BBC is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,699 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 P543 BBC, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P543 BBC registered?

P543 BBC is a 1996 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P543 BBC safe to buy?

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