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P689 MKL

1997 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,039 mi
Last recorded130,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 MKL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 130,039 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 114,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 114,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 10,689 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 102,687 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 102,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 91,071 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jul 2006 91,071 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

spare tyre defective

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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P689 MKL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P689 MKL, 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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What year was P689 MKL registered?

P689 MKL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P689 MKL safe to buy?

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