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P56 BPR

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,108 mi
Last recorded141,108 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 BPR
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 141,108 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 141,071 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

centre stop light not working

some play in nearside suspension bush

Pass 5 Jun 2008 117,277 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall splitting

some play in nearside suspension arm top bush

Fail 5 Jun 2008 117,277 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall splitting

some play in nearside suspension arm top bush

Pass 4 Jun 2007 116,499 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 116,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 107,188 miles

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 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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P56 BPR is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P56 BPR, 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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What year was P56 BPR registered?

P56 BPR is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P56 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P56 BPR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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