CarVerify

Free Car Check

P653 FPK

1997 Mazda Xedos

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,839 mi
Last recorded90,839 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 FPK
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 90,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just legal on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 90,837 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 90,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,419 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 90,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 88,747 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 88,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 87,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 87,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 86,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,056 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 85,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,485 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 83,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres seem underinflated

Fail 16 Mar 2009 81,260 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres seem underinflated

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,738 miles

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSES PERISHED.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 79,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERNS POOR.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSES PERISHED.MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING.R SERVICE BRAKES PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 73,699 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 73,699 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Mazda Xedos reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P653 FPK is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P653 FPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P653 FPK?

You can check the full history of P653 FPK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P653 FPK registered?

P653 FPK is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P653 FPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P653 FPK shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P653 FPK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P653 FPK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.