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P762 PRF

1997 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,604 mi
Last recorded98,604 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 PRF
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 98,604 miles

slight imbalance in rear brakes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 2 Feb 2008 95,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

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

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

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

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

Fail 1 Feb 2008 95,322 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

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

HAND BRAKE LEVER HIGH

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,339 miles

see original advise sheet

Fail 31 Jan 2007 92,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,492 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P762 PRF is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P762 PRF, 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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P762 PRF is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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