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P559 EWL

1997 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 EWL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,243 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

under body surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,591 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in poor condition (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 98,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,088 miles

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

general under body corrosion

rear discs and pads in poor condition

trear box exhaust flange in poor condition and corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 97,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

general under body corrosion

rear discs and pads in poor condition

trear box exhaust flange in poor condition and corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 95,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,846 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 93,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 89,130 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE CHANGE. CRACK IN WINDSCREEN OUT OF ZONES AND DRIVERS VIEW.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,965 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 75,965 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,525 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,294 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 69,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 62,330 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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P559 EWL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P559 EWL, 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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P559 EWL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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